East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Meads
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Meads.
- Celebrations of life
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering for Meads
How our funeral wake catering works in Meads
Wake catering across Meads and East Sussex, at homes, halls and venues. Popular choices include salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for celebration-of-life gatherings and scattering-of-ashes gatherings.
In Meads, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Meads (BN20, BN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Meads
If the service runs late, the food waits.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Eastbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
Places near Meads
What else we do in Meads
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Meads
What’s the nearest station to Meads?
Eastbourne station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at St John the Evangelist?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Why choose a hog roast in Meads?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Meads
Meads is about 2 miles south of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Meads suit a hog roast. We cater 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Meads to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
For a service at a church like St John the Evangelist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Meads, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Meads is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the BN20 and BN21 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Link Road, Mount Road and Cliff Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Meads we cover include Holywell (1 mile south-east), Old Town (1 mile north), Upperton (1 mile north), Eastbourne (2 miles north) and Ratton Village (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (0.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Meads include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include St John's Meads Church of England Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Gildredge House (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship Inn (under half a mile south)
The process
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. In winter, it is dark in Meads by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Meads
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away