East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Northiam
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Northiam.
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Slow-roasted pork in Northiam
About our funeral wake catering in Northiam
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. For gatherings after a cremation and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and apple sauce.
In a small place like Northiam, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Northiam (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Northiam
Do you come out to small places like Northiam?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Northiam from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Wakes in Northiam: venues and practical details
Northiam is about 9 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Northiam suit a hog roast. Northiam is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Northiam; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in TN31, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Station Road, Main Street and Elizabeth Gardens; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Northiam is on the A268, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover wakes in Beckley (2 miles south-east), Beckley Furnace (3 miles south), Broad Oak (3 miles south), Flackley Ash (3 miles east) and Broadland Row (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south), Belmont (10 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The C.M Booth Collection (4 miles north). Open spaces near Northiam include Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include Hayes Arms Hotel (0.5 miles south)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. In winter, it is dark in Northiam by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
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 help
Why choose a hog roast in Northiam?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Space inside for guests
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
For event organisers in Northiam
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Places near Northiam
Also in Northiam
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Planning the wake in Northiam
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Northiam, such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
Relatives driving in can use the A268 to reach Northiam.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- The full menu and the sides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards