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Hog Roast for a Wake in Stunts Green, 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 Stunts Green.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes in village halls
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering in Stunts Green
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Funeral wake catering near Stunts Green
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there is anything special and we will try to help. We serve new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for wakes at home and celebrations of life.
Near Stunts Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Stunts Green (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. For a summer wake in Stunts Green, there is light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. 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.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Wakes in Stunts Green: venues and practical details
Stunts Green is about 3 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cover Stunts Green and its neighbours for wakes. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Stunts Green to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Stunts Green is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across the BN27 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Herstmonceux (1 mile south-east), Chapel Row (1 mile south-east), Flowers Green (1 mile south-east), Golden Cross (1 mile south) and Windmill Hill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (8 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Amberstone Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include Woolpack Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Stunts Green
Do you come out to small places like Stunts Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Stunts Green from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Nearby places to Stunts Green
More for events in Stunts Green
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Who books funeral wake catering in Stunts Green?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Stunts Green:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
For a service at a church like Herstmonceux Free Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A safe distance from the hall
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
Send us the date, the address or BN27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away