East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Rye
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Rye.
- Wakes at a local club
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Planning an event in Rye?
Funeral wake catering near Rye
After a funeral in Rye, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. For home wakes and church and village hall wakes, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, salads and rotisserie chicken and more.
In Rye, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Area
- Rye (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We hold the food if people are delayed.
China crockery is available on request.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Late-December sunset in Rye is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Rye: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Rye Harbour LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Rye from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cater in Rye?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Rye and the rest of East Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What else we do in Rye
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Rye
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Wakes in Rye: venues and practical details
Rye is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Rye and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Rye to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the A259 and A268 to reach Rye. After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Rye is within about a mile of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in TN31, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Market Road, High Street and Market Street or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Rye include the A259 and A268, which makes travel to your wake easy. For wakes just outside Rye, we cover Playden (1 mile north), East Guldeford (1 mile north-east), Rye Harbour (1 mile south-east), Houghton Green (1 mile north) and Rye Foreign (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ypres Tower (less than half a mile east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rye College (within half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Bell Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Who books funeral wake catering in Rye?
The family can spend time with guests.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Rye. Here are some of the most popular:
- Remembrance days
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Rye station serves Rye directly.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Where the roaster can go in Rye
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space away from the building and any trees
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away