East Sussex · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Sweethaws, East Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Sweethaws.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes in village halls
Planning an event in Sweethaws?
Funeral wake catering in Sweethaws, slow-roasted on site
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. We’re often asked to cater wakes at home and gatherings after a cremation, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads.
In a small place like Sweethaws, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Location
- Sweethaws (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose funeral wake catering in Sweethaws?
Alternatives are available.
In Sweethaws and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
For family travelling by train, Crowborough station is about 2.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Sweethaws
Do you come out to small places like Sweethaws?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come to Sweethaws?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Also near Sweethaws
Also in Sweethaws
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
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 contact us, please mention:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In winter, it’s dark in Sweethaws by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Sweethaws, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
Wakes in Sweethaws: venues and practical details
Sweethaws is about 2 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cater wakes across Sweethaws and nearby, from gardens to fields. Sweethaws is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Sweethaws to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sweethaws, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the TN6 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Sweethaws, we also cover High Hurstwood (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles north-east), Fairwarp (2 miles south-west), Jarvis Brook (2 miles north-east) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (12 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby, you will find The Crow & Gate inn (0.6 miles north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Sweethaws
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A hall or room for eating
- A level outdoor area
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
For event organisers in Sweethaws
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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