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Hog Roast for a Wake in Laughton, East Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Laughton and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
A hog roast near Laughton
How our funeral wake catering works in Laughton
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help. Whether it’s wakes at a local club and wakes in village halls, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, salads and new potatoes.
For a wake near Laughton, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Laughton (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books funeral wake catering in Laughton?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Laughton, such as:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
- Family get-togethers after a service
For family travelling by train, Glynde station is about 3.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Laughton: your questions answered
Is Laughton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of All Saints?
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.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
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 confirm the space with your quote.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue and we will reply promptly.
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The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Summer evenings in Laughton stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Laughton: halls, homes and travel
Laughton is about 5 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Wakes in Laughton are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Laughton to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives driving in can use the B2124 to reach Laughton. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Laughton, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in BN8, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Shortgate Lane, Lewes Road and Pound Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You’ll find Laughton on the B2124, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Laughton, we also cover Ripe (2 miles south), Golden Cross (2 miles east), Wickstreet (4 miles south-east), Selmeston (4 miles south) and Berwick (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (5 miles north) and Uckfield Community Hospital (4.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Roebuck Inn (under half a mile north)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Laughton
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A short route for the equipment
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away