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Funeral Wake Catering in Litlington
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Litlington.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Planning an event in Litlington?
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Funeral wake catering in Litlington, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Litlington is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. For gatherings after a cremation and remembrance days, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and new potatoes and more.
In rural Litlington, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Litlington (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Also near Litlington
Other occasions in Litlington
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Summer evenings in Litlington stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Related guides
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Litlington: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Litlington from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you come to Litlington?
Yes, Litlington is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Litlington: halls, homes and travel
Litlington is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Litlington for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
After a service at The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Litlington, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 4 miles of Litlington.
We cover wakes in every part of the BN26 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Clapham Lane and Litlington Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover wakes in Lullington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (1 mile west), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north) and Milton Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
A little further out are Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.1 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (0.8 miles north). The countryside around Litlington includes Combe Hill.
- Local pubs include The Plough And Harrow Inn (within half a mile south)
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
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.
Occasions we serve in Litlington
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
However big or small the event in Litlington, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
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.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A safe distance from the hall
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away