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Funeral Wake Catering in Shover's Green
Funeral wake catering in Shover's Green: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in Shover's Green
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Summer evenings in Shover's Green stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to 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. Fill in our quote form.
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About our funeral wake catering in Shover's Green
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. Typical bookings include family meals after a funeral and church and village hall wakes, serving apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near Shover's Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Shover's Green (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A short route for the equipment
- A level outdoor area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
After a funeral in Shover's Green
Shover's Green is about 7 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Shover's Green, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Shover's Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Stonegate station, about 2.1 miles south, is the nearest station. Families holding a service at Shover's Green Baptist Chapel frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Shover's Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the TN5 postcode area. You will find Shover's Green on the B2099, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Shover's Green we cover include Wallcrouch (1 mile east), Birchett's Green (1 mile north-east), Stonegate (1 mile south-east), Wadhurst (2 miles north-west) and Pell Green (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (8 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west) and Heathfield (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Old Scotney Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Planning the wake in Shover's Green
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Shover's Green. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
Relatives driving in can use the B2099 to reach Shover's Green.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
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What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Shover's Green
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, 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
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Shover's Green
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Common questions in Shover's Green
Could you cook in Wadhurst Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater after a service at Shover's Green Baptist Chapel?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do you come to Shover's Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shover's Green and East Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards