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Funeral Wake Catering in Polegate
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Polegate.
- Remembrance days
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Funeral wake catering in Polegate
How our funeral wake catering works in Polegate
A wake in Polegate is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. We’re often asked to cater family meals after a funeral and home wakes, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In Polegate, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Polegate (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Polegate
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- One contact on the day
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Wake catering near Polegate
Polegate is about 3 miles south of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Polegate, from gardens to fields. Polegate is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Polegate is on or near the A27 and A2270, handy for relatives driving in. After a service at St John's Church of England Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Polegate; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 5 miles of Polegate, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in BN26, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Station Road, High Street and Church Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Polegate include the A27 and A2270, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Other places close to Polegate we cover include Wannock (1 mile south-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile south), Willingdon (1 mile south), Filching (2 miles south-west) and Folkington (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Burlough Castle (3.4 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Polegate includes Combe Hill.
- Schools near Polegate include Willingdon Community School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Horse & Groom pub (less than half a mile south-west)
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Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Polegate questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you roast near the sea around Polegate?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or BN26 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Events we cater in Polegate
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Polegate. Here are some of the most popular:
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, Polegate has its own station, Polegate station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The space, cover and access they need
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How many staff will carve and serve
- If the price includes VAT
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. For a summer wake in Polegate, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away