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Hog Roast for a Wake in Skippers Hill, East Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Skippers Hill.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family get-togethers after a service
Book a hog roast in Skippers Hill
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Funeral wake catering in Skippers Hill, carved to order
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and family meals after a funeral, with rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
For a wake near Skippers Hill, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Skippers Hill (TN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After a funeral in Skippers Hill
Skippers Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Skippers Hill is well within our area for wakes. Skippers Hill is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Skippers Hill to Brighton (19 miles away).
After a service at Church of the Good Shepherd, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Skippers Hill is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across TN20. We can cater a wake on streets such as Queensmount, Criers Lane and Holly Beech Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Skippers Hill, we also cover Butcher's Cross (1 mile north-east), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Skippers Hill includes Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Skippers Hill include Five Ashes CofE Primary School (less than half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Ashes Inn (under half a mile south)
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What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Wakes in Skippers Hill are normally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Skippers Hill hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Skippers Hill?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
In Skippers Hill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Home wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Life celebrations
- Church and village hall wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Crowborough station is about 3.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Where the roaster can go in Skippers Hill
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Skippers Hill questions
How far is Skippers Hill from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Skippers Hill?
Crowborough station, about 3.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards