East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Ore
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Ore? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial events
A hog roast near Ore
How our funeral wake catering works in Ore
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we will do our best. Typical bookings include gatherings after a cremation and church and village hall wakes, with apple sauce, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In Ore, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Ore (TN35, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. 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.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Ore
Can you do a hog roast in Speckled Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
We’re gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you wait?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Other occasions in Ore
For event organisers in Ore
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Occasions we serve in Ore
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Here’s what people in Ore most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
If the funeral is at a church such as Christ Church or Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. For a summer wake in Ore, there is light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN35 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Wakes in Ore: venues and practical details
Ore is about 2 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Ore? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 289 places across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Ore to Brighton (about 32 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ore station is about 0.8 miles away. Ore is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in TN35 and TN34, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a wake on streets such as Rye Road, Rock Lane and Mill Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Bachelor's Bump (1 mile north-east), Guestling (2 miles north-east), Fairlight (2 miles east), Friar's Hill (2 miles north-east) and Guestling Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (14 miles west).
A little further out are Hastings Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Ore includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include Hastings Academy (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Old King John pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards