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Hog Roast for a Wake in Pell Green, East Sussex

Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Pell Green and across East Sussex.

Celebrations of life
Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Gatherings at the family home

Planning an event in Pell Green?

Funeral wake catering in Pell Green, carved to order

Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. On the menu are apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads, and typical bookings are for wakes in village halls and anniversary memorials.

In a small place like Pell Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.

A large roast pork joint being carved on a wooden board

Location: Pell Green (TN5)
County: East Sussex
On the menu: Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
Extras: Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
Quotes: Ask us for a quote
Last updated: 26 October 2026

A closer look at the menu

Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)

Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.

Roast pork

The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.

How the day works

Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Summer evenings in Pell Green stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.

Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
We roast quietly during the service.
Food is ready as guests gather.
We clear away discreetly.

How to prepare

Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Plan a step-free way in for the equipment

How to get a price

We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.

Ask for a quote

Allergens at events: what caterers must tell you

What affects the price in Pell Green

A few things make the biggest difference to the price:

Access to the cooking area
Numbers
Plates or china
The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken

Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.

Details that help

The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:

Your menu choices
The date and time of the event
Any dietary needs or allergies
A picture of the cooking area

We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN5 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.

Pell Green: halls, homes and travel

Pell Green is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Wakes in Pell Green are part of our patch. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Pell Green to Brighton (about 27 miles away).

For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Wadhurst station is about 1.5 miles away. Pell Green is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.

We cover wakes in every part of the TN5 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Newbury's (1 mile north-east), Cousley Wood (1 mile north-east), Wadhurst (1 mile south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hailsham (15 miles south), Crowborough (8 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (14 miles south) and Hellingly (14 miles south).

Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Bewl Water.

Local schools include Uplands Community College (0.9 miles south)
Nearby, you’ll find The Old Vine Public House (less than half a mile north-east)

Map of Pell Green © OpenStreetMap contributors

Space, access and the venue

The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:

Vehicle access near the cooking area
Flat ground outside the hall or house
The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster

If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.

What we serve

Hog roast rolls
Stuffing and apple sauce
Salads
Vegan option (Ve)
Rotisserie chicken
Halloumi skewers (V)
Coleslaw
New potatoes

See the full menu

Events we cater in Pell Green

There are options for those who do not eat pork.

Here’s what people in Pell Green most frequently book a hog roast for:

Church and village hall wakes
Anniversary memorials
Celebration-of-life gatherings
Family get-togethers after a service

After a service at Rehoboth Chapel, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.

Questions to ask before you book

Whether plates or china are included
Which meats, sides and extras are included
Who carves and who serves
How they handle allergens and dietary needs

Our full booking checklist

Planning for dietary needs

Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:

Request gluten-free rolls
Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork

One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.

China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.

Pell Green questions

Which station is closest to Pell Green?

Wadhurst station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.

Do you come out to small places like Pell Green?

No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.

What if it rains?

Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.

How quickly can you cater a wake?

Typically. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.

Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?

No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.

Can you cater in Pell Green?

Yes, Pell Green is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.

What about coeliacs?

Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.

What about guests who do not eat pork?

We can add alternatives.

For planners, venues and organisers

Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.

Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.

Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet

Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.