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Funeral Wake Catering in Mayfield
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Mayfield? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
- One-year memorials
Planning an event in Mayfield?
Funeral wake catering in Mayfield, slow-roasted on site
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and gatherings after a cremation, we can cook apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken and more.
For a wake near Mayfield, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Mayfield (TN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
After a funeral in Mayfield
Mayfield is about 5 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cover wakes in Mayfield. We cater 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Mayfield to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
After a service at Church of St. Dunstan, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Mayfield; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN20 postcode area and the streets around it. From High Street, Station Road and Star Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Mayfield, we also cover Wellbrook (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile north-east), Woolbridge (1 mile west), Argos Hill (1 mile north-west) and Rusher's Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles north-west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west) and Polegate (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Local schools include St Leonards-Mayfield School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
FAQs for Mayfield
Which station is closest to Mayfield?
The closest is Crowborough station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
How far is Mayfield from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A hall or room for eating
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Towns and villages near Mayfield
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What affects the price in Mayfield
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Autumn and winter afternoons in Mayfield get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the wake in Mayfield
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Mayfield, including:
- One-year memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at a local club
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 3.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards