East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Rock-a-Nore
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Rock-a-Nore.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Pub and club wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Rock-a-Nore
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Check with family about dietary needs
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
About our funeral wake catering in Rock-a-Nore
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We serve halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes, and we are often booked for family get-togethers after a service and home wakes.
In Rock-a-Nore, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Rock-a-Nore (TN34, TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Rock-a-Nore
What’s the nearest station to Rock-a-Nore?
Ore station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
How far is Rock-a-Nore from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
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’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Nearby places to Rock-a-Nore
More for events in Rock-a-Nore
Why choose funeral wake catering in Rock-a-Nore?
Quiet, respectful service.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Rock-a-Nore and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Pub and club wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
After a service at Ebenezer Particular Baptist Chapel, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Autumn and winter afternoons in Rock-a-Nore get dark early: about 7:00pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Arranging a wake in Rock-a-Nore
Rock-a-Nore is about 2 miles south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cater wakes across Rock-a-Nore and nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 32 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Ore station is about 0.8 miles away. The coast is within about a mile of Rock-a-Nore, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in TN34 and TN35 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Crown Lane, Croft Road and Queens Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Hastings Old Town (1 mile north-west), Belmont (1 mile north-west), America Ground (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (13 miles west).
A little further out are Flower Makers Museum (within half a mile west) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Rock-a-Nore include University School (1 mile west) and William Parker Sports College (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dolphin pub (within half a mile west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Rock-a-Nore
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards