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Hog Roast for a Wake in Silverhill, East Sussex
Funeral wake catering in Silverhill: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes in village halls
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at a local club
Book a hog roast in Silverhill
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
How our funeral wake catering works in Silverhill
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We serve salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater remembrance days and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In Silverhill, the hall is often where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Silverhill (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
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What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake. Wakes in Silverhill are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
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. Fill in our quote form.
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Silverhill questions
Could you cook in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Silverhill?
St Leonards Warrior Square station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Wakes in Silverhill: venues and practical details
Silverhill is about 1 mile west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Silverhill? We can help. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Silverhill to Brighton (about 30 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that St Leonards Warrior Square station is about 0.8 miles away. Silverhill is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN38, TN37 and TN34, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Duke Road, Vale Road and Drury Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Hastings (1 mile east), Hollington (1 mile north-west), St Leonards (1 mile south), Blacklands (1 mile east) and St Helen's (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.3 miles south-east) and The True Crime Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Silverhill include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Silverhill include William Parker Sports College (0.9 miles north-east) and University School (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Duke pub (less than half a mile north)
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
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. Sort that first.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Silverhill
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Silverhill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
Families holding a service at St Matthew's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards