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Funeral Wake Catering for Ratton Village
Funeral wake catering in Ratton Village: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- Wakes in village halls
Book a hog roast in Ratton Village
Funeral wake catering in Ratton Village, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We’re often asked to cater hall gatherings after a service and gatherings at clubs and pubs, serving halloumi skewers, salads and apple sauce.
For a wake in a place like Ratton Village, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Ratton Village (BN20, BN21, BN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-December sunset in Ratton Village is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- 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 clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Ratton Village: halls, homes and travel
Ratton Village is about 2 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ratton Village. Ratton Village is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Hampden Park station is about 1.2 miles away. Relatives driving in can use the A2270 to reach Ratton Village. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Ratton Village, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ratton Village.
We cater wakes across BN20, BN21 and BN22. Local streets include Park Lane, Butts Lane and Ruskin Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A2270 close by, Ratton Village is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Hampden Park (1 mile east), Old Town (1 mile south), Eastbourne (2 miles east), Upperton (2 miles south-east) and Jevington (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (6 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
A little further out are Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Schools near Ratton Village include Ratton School (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
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, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Ratton Village
What else we do in Ratton Village
Occasions we serve in Ratton Village
Quiet, respectful service.
Here’s what people in Ratton Village most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial events
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
Where the roaster can go in Ratton Village
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- One contact on the day
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Ratton Village
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Could you cook in Gildrege Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
If the service runs late, we wait.
Ask about china.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards