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Funeral Wake Catering in Stonegate
Funeral wake catering in Stonegate: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
A hog roast near Stonegate
Arranging a wake in Stonegate
Stonegate is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to Stonegate for wakes. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Stonegate is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN5, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Station Road, Forge Field and Lymden Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Stonegate, we cover Wallcrouch (1 mile north), Shover's Green (1 mile north-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles north), Witherenden Hill (2 miles south-west) and Holton Hill (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south-east) and Uckfield (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (4.4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Bewl Water.
About our funeral wake catering in Stonegate
Wakes in Stonegate happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and salads, and typical bookings are for remembrance gatherings and celebrations of life.
Near Stonegate, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- Stonegate (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Most wakes in Stonegate are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Stonegate
Do you come out to small places like Stonegate?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
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.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Who books funeral wake catering in Stonegate?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
However big or small the event in Stonegate, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Memorial events
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Stonegate station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A safe distance from the hall
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Why choose a hog roast in Stonegate?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Stonegate hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Stonegate
Other occasions in Stonegate
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Stonegate
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards