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Funeral Wake Catering for Steel Cross
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Steel Cross and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
A hog roast near Steel Cross
Arranging a wake in Steel Cross
Steel Cross is about 1 mile north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Steel Cross and the surrounding area. We cater 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Steel Cross to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Steel Cross is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over TN6 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Hindleap Avenue, Payne Close and Vachery Street or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Steel Cross we cover include Boarshead (1 mile north), Crowborough (1 mile south-west), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Marden's Hill (2 miles west) and Friar's Gate (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Crowborough Country Park.
- Schools near Steel Cross include Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Boars Head Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Funeral wake catering in Steel Cross, carved to order
A wake in Steel Cross is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. For memorial events and celebration-of-life gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes for your guests.
Near Steel Cross, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Steel Cross (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Steel Cross
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Steel Cross hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price or the cost guide.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Steel Cross?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Steel Cross:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Crowborough station is about 1.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Also near Steel Cross
What else we do in Steel Cross
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Wakes in Steel Cross 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.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A hall or room for eating
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Steel Cross
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Questions from Steel Cross
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Steel Cross?
The closest is Crowborough station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Typically. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer right away.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How long does the roast need?
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards