East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Telham
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Telham and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
A hog roast near Telham
Funeral wake catering near Telham
We cater wakes in Telham and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. On the menu are new potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial gatherings and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Telham, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Telham (TN33)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Summer evenings in Telham stay light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Telham
Can you roast near the sea around Telham?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Telham close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
Can you cater in Telham?
Yes, Telham is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Telham
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Occasions we serve in Telham
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
However big or small the event in Telham, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Wakes in village halls
- One-year memorials
After a service at Chapel of the Ascension, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- Who carves and who serves
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Telham
What else we do in Telham
Wake catering near Telham
Telham is about 4 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover wakes in Telham, along with the towns and villages around it. Telham is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Telham to Brighton (28 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Battle station is about 0.8 miles away. Telham is on or near the A2100, handy for relatives driving in. The coast is within about 5 miles of Telham.
We cater wakes across the TN33 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Hastings Road, Starr's Green Lane and Starrs Mead; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You’ll find Telham on the A2100, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Kent Street (2 miles east), Sedlescombe (2 miles north-east), Whatlington (2 miles north), Westfield (3 miles east) and Swaile's Green (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-east) and Polegate (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Telham include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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