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Funeral Wake Catering in Ticehurst
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Ticehurst and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Ticehurst
Funeral wake catering in Ticehurst, slow-roasted on site
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Typical bookings include wakes at a local club and gatherings after scattering ashes, with halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes.
Near Ticehurst, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Ticehurst (TN5)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Events we cater in Ticehurst
It copes with timings that shift.
Whatever the occasion in Ticehurst, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a local club
- Home wakes
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- One contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What affects the price in Ticehurst
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or TN5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Ticehurst. In late September, sunset in Ticehurst is about 7:00pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Ticehurst: halls, homes and travel
Ticehurst is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We cater wakes across Ticehurst and nearby, from gardens to fields. Ticehurst is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ticehurst to Brighton (28 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Stonegate station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Ticehurst; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in TN5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From High Street, Springfields and Farthing Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Ticehurst we cover include Three Leg Cross (1 mile north-west), Flimwell (2 miles east), Stonecrouch (2 miles north), Burgh Hill (3 miles south-east) and Etchingham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles west), St Leonards (15 miles south-east) and Uckfield (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Finchcocks Musical Museum (4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (0.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Bewl Water.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Why choose a hog roast in Ticehurst?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our pricing or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
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Ticehurst questions
How far is Ticehurst from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Ticehurst?
The closest is Stonegate station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you come to Ticehurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Ticehurst and the rest of East Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards