East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Newick
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Newick and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering in Newick
What affects the price in Newick
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Newick
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Send us the date, the address or BN8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Newick, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Newick and East Sussex, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. We are frequently asked to cater hall gatherings after a service and ashes ceremonies, serving new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Newick, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Newick (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After a funeral in Newick
Newick is about 4 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cater wakes across Newick and nearby. Newick is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
After a service at Zion Chapel, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Newick; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in BN8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on High Street, Church Road and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Newick, we also cover Founthill (1 mile south-east), North Chailey (1 mile west), Chailey (1 mile south-west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Down Street (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (4 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). The countryside around Newick includes Brickfield Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (under half a mile east)
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In winter, it’s dark in Newick by 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.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Newick
Could you cook in Sheffield Park Garden?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Occasions we serve in Newick
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Newick:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Uckfield station, roughly 3.6 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The space, cover and access they need
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Newick
More for events in Newick
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards