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Funeral Wake Catering for Russell's Green
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Russell's Green? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering for Russell's Green
Funeral wake catering in Russell's Green, carved to order
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for ashes ceremonies and wakes at home.
Near Russell's Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Russell's Green (TN33)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Russell's Green: halls, homes and travel
Russell's Green is about 3 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Russell's Green and the surrounding area. Russell's Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Anywhere in TN33, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Hooe Common (1 mile south-west), Ninfield (1 mile north), Lunsford's Cross (1 mile east), Watermill (2 miles east) and Catsfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (8 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles west) and St Leonards (6 miles east).
A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (3.4 miles west) and Bexhill Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Russell's Green includes Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Bexhill High Academy (2.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
FAQs for Russell's Green
Is Russell's Green close to London?
About 48 miles from central London.
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What if the service runs late?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What affects the price in Russell's Green
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Russell's Green, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Russell's Green
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Whatever the occasion in Russell's Green, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Cooden Beach station is about 2.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
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Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Step by step
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Most wakes in Russell's Green are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN33 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away