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Funeral Wake Catering for Kingston near Lewes
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Kingston near Lewes.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Kingston near Lewes?
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
How our funeral wake catering works in Kingston near Lewes
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. For life celebrations and home wakes, we can cook salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In rural Kingston near Lewes, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Kingston near Lewes (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Kingston near Lewes
Kingston near Lewes: halls, homes and travel
Kingston near Lewes is about 2 miles south-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Kingston near Lewes for wakes and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Lewes station is about 1.8 miles away. For a service at a church like St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes), choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Kingston near Lewes is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 6 miles of Kingston near Lewes, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over BN7 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Monckton Way and Mushroom Field, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Iford (1 mile south-east), Northease (2 miles south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east), Lewes (2 miles north-east) and Cliffe (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (9 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kingston near Lewes include Southerham Farm and Offham Hill.
- Schools near Kingston near Lewes include Priory School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Juggs Arms Public House (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Kingston Urban (1.1 miles north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Planning the wake in Kingston near Lewes
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Kingston near Lewes. Typical bookings include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial events
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
A club or hall near Kingston near Lewes gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Kingston near Lewes
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes)?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you come to Kingston near Lewes?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Generally. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Wakes in Kingston near Lewes are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards