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Hog Roast for a Wake in Ninfield, East Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Ninfield and the surrounding area.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Book a hog roast in Ninfield
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In winter, it’s dark in Ninfield by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN33 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering in Ninfield, slow-roasted on site
After a funeral in Ninfield, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. We’re frequently asked to cater remembrance days and gatherings after a cremation, serving new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Ninfield, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Ninfield (TN33)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- Travel to Ninfield
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A short route for the equipment
- One contact on the day
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Places near Ninfield
More for events in Ninfield
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Wake catering near Ninfield
Ninfield is about 3 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ninfield and the surrounding area. Ninfield is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ninfield to Brighton (24 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Crowhurst station is about 3.5 miles away. If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Ninfield, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN33 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Moons Hill and The Green, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Ninfield is on the B2095, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Ninfield, we also cover Russell's Green (1 mile south), Hooe Common (1 mile south), Lunsford's Cross (1 mile south-east), Catsfield (1 mile north-east) and Watermill (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Questions from Ninfield
Is Ninfield too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Ninfield from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Events we cater in Ninfield
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
In Ninfield and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
With the B2095 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Ninfield.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away