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Funeral Wake Catering for Rushlake Green
Funeral wake catering in Rushlake Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Ashes ceremonies
Slow-roasted pork in Rushlake Green
How our funeral wake catering works in Rushlake Green
Services can run over, and that’s fine: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. We serve apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for church and village hall wakes and celebration-of-life gatherings.
In a small place like Rushlake Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Rushlake Green (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Permission from the hall or venue
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Wakes in Rushlake Green are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN21 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Rushlake Green
Is Rushlake Green close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can you cater in Rushlake Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Rushlake Green and the rest of East Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Occasions we serve in Rushlake Green
It copes with timings that shift.
Whatever the occasion in Rushlake Green, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Ashes ceremonies
- Home wakes
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Rushlake Green hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
For event organisers in Rushlake Green
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Arranging a wake in Rushlake Green
Rushlake Green is about 6 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Rushlake Green? We cover the whole area. Rushlake Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Rushlake Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN21 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Middle Lane, Rookery Lane and Back Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Punnett's Town (1 mile north), Dallington (2 miles east), Trolliloes (2 miles south), Wood's Corner (2 miles east) and Bodle Street Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (3.3 miles west) and Hellingly Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Rushlake Green includes Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Groom Public House (within half a mile south-west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards