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Hog Roast for a Wake in Roser's Cross, East Sussex
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Roser's Cross? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Book a hog roast in Roser's Cross
Funeral wake catering in Roser's Cross, slow-roasted on site
After a funeral in Roser's Cross, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. We’re frequently asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and memorial events, with rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads.
For a wake near Roser's Cross, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours.
- Area
- Roser's Cross (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Roser's Cross
Roser's Cross is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cater wakes across Roser's Cross and nearby, from gardens to fields. Roser's Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Roser's Cross to Brighton (17 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Buxted station, about 3.7 miles north-west. Roser's Cross is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the TN21 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Forest Place, Warren Lane and Fir Grove Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Roser's Cross, we cover Waldron (1 mile south), Cross in Hand (1 mile north-east), Lions Green (2 miles south), Sandy Cross (2 miles east) and Heathfield (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Roser's Cross include Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (0.9 miles south)
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Roser's Cross
- Menu choices and extras
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Roser's Cross
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. For a summer wake in Roser's Cross, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Roser's Cross
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Roser's Cross
Quiet, respectful service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Roser's Cross:
- One-year memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Questions from Roser's Cross
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
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?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- One contact on the day
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space inside for guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Roser's Cross
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards