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Hog Roast for a Wake in Offham, East Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Offham and across East Sussex.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering in Offham
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- One contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How our funeral wake catering works in Offham
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We are often asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and gatherings after a cremation, with salads, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Offham, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Location
- Offham (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Wake catering near Offham
Offham is about 1 mile north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits wakes around Offham, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. Offham is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in BN7, we can roast on site for your guests. For wakes just outside Offham, we cover Hamsey (1 mile north-east), Lewes (1 mile south-east), South Malling (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles south-east) and Cliffe (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (1.5 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Local schools include Lewes Old Grammar School (1.5 miles south-east) and Priory School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmiths Arms (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St John under the Castle Lewes (1.1 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Offham
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Offham, such as:
- Wakes at home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
A club or hall near Offham gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Offham
Which station is closest to Offham?
Cooksbridge station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Offham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Autumn and winter afternoons in Offham get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Also in Offham
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away