East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Sedlescombe
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Sedlescombe.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes in village halls
- Anniversary memorials
A hog roast near Sedlescombe
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- One contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Funeral wake catering near Sedlescombe
Wake catering across Sedlescombe and East Sussex, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it’s gatherings at clubs and pubs and memorial gatherings, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and apple sauce for your guests.
Near Sedlescombe, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Sedlescombe (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Sedlescombe
Is Sedlescombe close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Sedlescombe too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you cater in village halls?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Sedlescombe
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
After a funeral in Sedlescombe
Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cater wakes across Sedlescombe and nearby. Sedlescombe is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 30 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Battle station is about 2.3 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Sedlescombe; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 6 miles of Sedlescombe, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN33 postcode area. Local streets include The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Sedlescombe, we cover Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Sedlescombe include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Sedlescombe
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Sedlescombe?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sedlescombe and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
The process
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 Sedlescombe is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away