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Funeral Wake Catering for South Malling
Funeral wake catering in South Malling: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Home wakes
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering in South Malling
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. For a summer wake in South Malling, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering near South Malling
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. We serve rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and salads, and we are often booked for one-year memorials and ashes ceremonies.
In South Malling, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- South Malling (BN7, BN8)
- County
- 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
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why choose a hog roast in South Malling?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in South Malling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Arranging a wake in South Malling
South Malling is about 1 mile north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in South Malling? We cover the whole area. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near South Malling may suit. South Malling is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in BN7 and BN8, we can roast on site for your guests. From Lee Road, New Road and Mill Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. South Malling is on the A26 and A2029, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside South Malling, we cover Lewes (1 mile south-west), Cliffe (1 mile south-east), Southover (1 mile south), Hamsey (1 mile north) and Offham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find St John under the Castle Lewes (under half a mile south-west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Local schools include Lewes Old Grammar School (0.6 miles south-west) and Priory School (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Elephant and Castle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in South Malling
Here’s what affects the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BN7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in South Malling?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Home wakes
With the A26 and A2029 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach South Malling.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
FAQs for South Malling
Which station is closest to South Malling?
The closest is Lewes station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Could you cook in Railway Land?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What else we do in South Malling
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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