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Funeral Wake Catering for Newbury's
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Newbury's.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
Funeral wake catering in Newbury's
Funeral wake catering in Newbury's, carved to order
Wake catering across Newbury's and East Sussex, wherever the family gathers. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes in village halls and home wakes, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Newbury's, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Where
- Newbury's (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Newbury's
Newbury's is about 5 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We cover wakes in Newbury's, as well as the surrounding area. Newbury's is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
For a service at a church like Rehoboth Chapel, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Newbury's, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN5, we can roast on site for your guests. Other places close to Newbury's we cover include Cousley Wood (1 mile south-east), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (1 mile south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crowborough (8 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south), Hellingly (14 miles south) and Battle (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Newbury's includes Bewl Water.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Vine Public House (under half a mile south)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Also near Newbury's
What else we do in Newbury's
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Newbury's
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Events we cater in Newbury's
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Newbury's and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Wadhurst station, about 1.9 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Newbury's: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Newbury's?
Wadhurst station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What affects the price in Newbury's
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or TN5 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Most wakes in Newbury's are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Newbury's, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away