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Funeral Wake Catering in Mark Cross
Funeral wake catering in Mark Cross: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Hall gatherings after a service
Planning an event in Mark Cross?
Funeral wake catering in Mark Cross, slow-roasted on site
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we will try to help. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes in village halls and gatherings at the family home.
Near Mark Cross, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Mark Cross (TN6)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Mark Cross?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in Mark Cross
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In late September, sunset in Mark Cross is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Mark Cross, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Mark Cross questions
Can you do a hog roast in Eridge Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Mark Cross too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Wakes in Mark Cross: venues and practical details
Mark Cross is about 4 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Mark Cross and the surrounding area. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Mark Cross to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Marks, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Mark Cross, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN6, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover wakes in Town Row (1 mile south-west), The Platt (2 miles north), Argos Hill (2 miles south-west), Rotherfield (2 miles south-west) and Rusher's Cross (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles west), Uckfield (9 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south), Upper Horsebridge (13 miles south) and Hellingly (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles west). Within reach you will find Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include St Joseph Seminary (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lazy Fox pub (within half a mile south)
Nearby places to Mark Cross
Also in Mark Cross
Events we cater in Mark Cross
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Mark Cross. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes at a local club
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Life celebrations
- One-year memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that Wadhurst station is about 2.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away