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Hog Roast for a Wake in Jury's Gap, East Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Jury's Gap.
- Memorial events
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance days
A hog roast near Jury's Gap
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Jury's Gap
Is Jury's Gap close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Jury's Gap?
The closest is Rye station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
About our funeral wake catering in Jury's Gap
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. We’re frequently asked to cater memorial gatherings and celebration-of-life gatherings, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and salads.
In rural Jury's Gap, home or the hall is usual. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours.
- Area
- Jury's Gap (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Nearby places to Jury's Gap
What else we do in Jury's Gap
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Jury's Gap: halls, homes and travel
Jury's Gap is about 12 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Jury's Gap for wakes and the places nearby. We cater 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Jury's Gap to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
The coast is within about 5 miles of Jury's Gap, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in TN31 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Camber (2 miles west), Rye Harbour (3 miles west), Lydd (4 miles north-east), East Guldeford (4 miles north-west) and Rye (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (12 miles west), St Leonards (13 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (11 miles south-west), Belmont (11 miles south-west), Hollington (13 miles west) and Ore (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Lydd Town Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Camber Castle (4.1 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Burnthouse Pen and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Why choose a hog roast in Jury's Gap?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Jury's Gap
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Clearance from walls and branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Jury's Gap
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Events we cater in Jury's Gap
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Jury's Gap and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Remembrance days
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
For family travelling by train, Rye station, about 4.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Most wakes in Jury's Gap are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN31 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards