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Hog Roast for a Wake in Staplecross, East Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Staplecross.
- Memorial events
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering in Staplecross
Where the roaster can go in Staplecross
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A short route for the equipment
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
About our funeral wake catering in Staplecross
After a funeral in Staplecross, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. We are often asked to cater hall gatherings after a service and pub and club wakes, with rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
In rural Staplecross, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Area
- Staplecross (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Staplecross. Most wakes in Staplecross are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
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. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Wakes in Staplecross: venues and practical details
Staplecross is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Staplecross. Staplecross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 31 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.1 miles west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Staplecross; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of TN32 and the streets around it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Sheringham Close, Cricketers Field and Weald View or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Cripp's Corner (1 mile south-west), Snagshall (1 mile north), Swaile's Green (1 mile south-west), Mill Corner (2 miles east) and Sedlescombe (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south), Hastings Old Town (8 miles south) and Belmont (8 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local pubs include The Cross Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Staplecross: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We are gathering after a service at St Marks Staplecross: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you cater in Staplecross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Staplecross and East Sussex. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
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What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Numbers
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning the wake in Staplecross
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
However big or small the event in Staplecross, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
Families holding a service at St Marks Staplecross often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards