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Funeral Wake Catering for Lunsford's Cross
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Lunsford's Cross.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at a local club
Book a hog roast in Lunsford's Cross
How our funeral wake catering works in Lunsford's Cross
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. Typical bookings include memorial events and gatherings after a cremation, with apple sauce, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Lunsford's Cross, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Location
- Lunsford's Cross (TN39)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN39 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Lunsford's Cross
What else we do in Lunsford's Cross
Arranging a wake in Lunsford's Cross
Lunsford's Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Lunsford's Cross, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Lunsford's Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Collington station is about 2.3 miles away.
For wakes in TN39, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. You will find Lunsford's Cross on the A269, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Lunsford's Cross, we also cover Watermill (1 mile east), Russell's Green (1 mile west), Hooe Common (1 mile west), Ninfield (1 mile north-west) and Sidley (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles east), Hailsham (8 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles east), Polegate (9 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bexhill Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Lunsford's Cross include Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Bexhill High Academy (1.3 miles south-east)
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Late-December sunset in Lunsford's Cross is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
FAQs for Lunsford's Cross
What’s the nearest station to Lunsford's Cross?
Collington station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
Is Lunsford's Cross close to London?
About 49 miles from central London.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Planning the wake in Lunsford's Cross
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Lunsford's Cross:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
With the A269 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Lunsford's Cross.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Lunsford's Cross
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away