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Hog Roast for a Wake in Northbridge Street, East Sussex
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Northbridge Street? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
A hog roast near Northbridge Street
Funeral wake catering in Northbridge Street, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. We’re often asked to cater home wakes and hall gatherings after a service, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
In a small place like Northbridge Street, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- Northbridge Street (TN32)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Northbridge Street
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Northbridge Street
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In late September, sunset in Northbridge Street is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN32 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Northbridge Street
Also in Northbridge Street
Northbridge Street: halls, homes and travel
Northbridge Street is about 9 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Northbridge Street? We can help. Northbridge Street is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Northbridge Street to Brighton (about 29 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Northbridge Street is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN32, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Church Lane, Coronation Cottages and Andrews Close, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Salehurst (1 mile east), Robertsbridge (1 mile south-west), John's Cross (2 miles south), Mountfield (3 miles south) and Oxley's Green (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (5.4 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Salehurst Halt Public House (within half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Northbridge Street
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Travel to Northbridge Street
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Northbridge Street
Is Northbridge Street close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Who books funeral wake catering in Northbridge Street?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
In Northbridge Street and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away