East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Old Heathfield
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Old Heathfield.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
- Ashes ceremonies
Planning an event in Old Heathfield?
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- One contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Old Heathfield
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Funeral wake catering in Old Heathfield, slow-roasted on site
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll do our best. We are frequently asked to cater home wakes and family get-togethers after a service, with salads, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
Near Old Heathfield, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Old Heathfield (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Old Heathfield
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Old Heathfield
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Plates or china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
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.
Questions from Old Heathfield
Is Old Heathfield close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Old Heathfield too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Occasions we serve in Old Heathfield
It copes with timings that shift.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Old Heathfield. Here are some of the most popular:
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance days
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Nearby places to Old Heathfield
Other occasions in Old Heathfield
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Old Heathfield: halls, homes and travel
Old Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Old Heathfield. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Old Heathfield to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Old Heathfield is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the TN21 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include School Hill and Church Street, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Cade Street (1 mile north), Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Heathfield (1 mile west), Broad Oak (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south) and Old Castle (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Local schools include Parkside Community Primary School (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star Inn (within half a mile south)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Summer evenings in Old Heathfield stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- 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 tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards