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Hog Roast for a Wake in Kent Street, East Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Kent Street and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
A hog roast near Kent Street
Funeral wake catering near Kent Street
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. For life celebrations and one-year memorials, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Kent Street, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Kent Street (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Places near Kent Street
Other occasions in Kent Street
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Most wakes in Kent Street are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Planning the wake in Kent Street
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Whatever the occasion in Kent Street, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Battle station is about 2.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
Where the roaster can go in Kent Street
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Kent Street
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Kent Street
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
After a funeral in Kent Street
Kent Street is about 3 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cater wakes across Kent Street and nearby, from gardens to fields. Kent Street is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Kent Street to Brighton (30 miles away).
Kent Street is within about 5 miles of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in TN33, we can roast on site for your guests. If your venue is just outside Kent Street, we also cover Westfield (1 mile east), Telham (2 miles west), Sedlescombe (2 miles north), Whatlington (2 miles north-west) and Brede (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (3 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Kent Street includes Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Kent Street, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
FAQs for Kent Street
Which station is closest to Kent Street?
The closest is Battle station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Kent Street?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards