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Funeral Wake Catering for Silver Hill
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Silver Hill.
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Book a hog roast in Silver Hill
Funeral wake catering in Silver Hill, carved to order
Wakes in Silver Hill happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We are often asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and one-year memorials, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads.
For a wake near Silver Hill, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Silver Hill (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Silver Hill
We are gathering after a service at Holy Trinity: can you cater?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Silver Hill too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space inside for guests
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Silver Hill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
For event organisers in Silver Hill
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
After a funeral in Silver Hill
Silver Hill is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Silver Hill and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Silver Hill is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Silver Hill to Brighton (about 29 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Silver Hill is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in TN19 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Silver Hill, we also cover Hurst Green (1 mile north-west), Burgh Hill (1 mile north-west), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Etchingham (2 miles west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (11 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.4 miles north-west).
- Schools near Silver Hill include Robertsbridge Community College (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Public House (within half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Silver Hill
Also in Silver Hill
Why choose funeral wake catering in Silver Hill?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
- Ashes ceremonies
- Home wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
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.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In late September, sunset in Silver Hill is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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