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Hog Roast for a Wake in Normans' Bay, East Sussex
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Normans' Bay? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Pub and club wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Normans' Bay
Funeral wake catering in Normans' Bay, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. We’re frequently asked to cater pub and club wakes and remembrance gatherings, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Normans' Bay, home or the hall is usual. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Normans' Bay (BN24)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Normans' Bay: halls, homes and travel
Normans' Bay is about 4 miles south-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Wakes in Normans' Bay are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Normans' Bay to Brighton (23 miles away).
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over BN24 and the streets around it. From Coastguard Close and Coast Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Pevensey Bay (2 miles south-west), Pevensey (2 miles west), Wartling (3 miles north-west), Westham (3 miles west) and Boreham Street (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (5 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles north-east), Seaford (13 miles west), Hailsham (7 miles north-west) and St Leonards (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Pevensey Castle (2.7 miles west) and Bexhill Hospital (4 miles north-east). The countryside around Normans' Bay includes Gillham Wood.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (within half a mile north)
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-December sunset in Normans' Bay is 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 reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Normans' Bay?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
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Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level outdoor area
- A friend or relative we can call
- Clearance from walls and branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Normans' Bay?
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial events
If relatives are coming by rail, Normans Bay station is in Normans' Bay itself.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Staffing on the day
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Normans' Bay
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Ask about china.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Normans' Bay
Do you come out to small places like Normans' Bay?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Normans' Bay close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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