East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Robertsbridge
Funeral wake catering in Robertsbridge: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
A hog roast near Robertsbridge
Funeral wake catering in Robertsbridge, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. Popular choices include new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for pub and club wakes and gatherings after scattering ashes.
For a wake near Robertsbridge, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Robertsbridge (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Robertsbridge
Is Robertsbridge close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Robertsbridge?
Robertsbridge has its own station: Robertsbridge station.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
China crockery is available on request.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Robertsbridge?
The family can spend time with guests.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Robertsbridge. Here are some of the most popular:
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like Robertsbridge United Reformed Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
Arranging a wake in Robertsbridge
Robertsbridge is about 9 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover wakes in Robertsbridge, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 28 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Robertsbridge station is in Robertsbridge itself. Robertsbridge is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN32, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Station Road, High Street and Glenleigh Walk or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Northbridge Street (1 mile north-east), Salehurst (1 mile north-east), John's Cross (2 miles south-east), Mountfield (2 miles south) and Oxley's Green (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Robertsbridge Community College (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Ostrich Hotel (under half a mile east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- One contact on the day
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A short route for the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. In late September, sunset in Robertsbridge is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards