East Sussex · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Rusher's Cross, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Rusher's Cross and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in Rusher's Cross
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Rusher's Cross
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Rusher's Cross, slow-roasted on site
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. On the menu are apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and home wakes.
Near Rusher's Cross, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Rusher's Cross (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or TN20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In late September, sunset in Rusher's Cross is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
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.
Read more
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
Where the roaster can go in Rusher's Cross
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A hall or room for eating
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Rusher's Cross
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
After a funeral in Rusher's Cross
Rusher's Cross is about 5 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Wakes in Rusher's Cross are part of our patch. Rusher's Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Wadhurst station, about 2.7 miles north, is the nearest station. Rusher's Cross is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in TN20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. For wakes just outside Rusher's Cross, we cover Tidebrook (1 mile north-east), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Rusher's Cross includes Bewl Water and Crowborough Country Park.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Rusher's Cross?
Alternatives are available.
Whatever the occasion in Rusher's Cross, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How dietary needs are handled
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Also near Rusher's Cross
What else we do in Rusher's Cross
FAQs for Rusher's Cross
Can you do a hog roast in Wadhurst Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you come to Rusher's Cross?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away