East Sussex · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Tile Hurst, East Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Tile Hurst and across East Sussex.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
A hog roast near Tile Hurst
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer wake in Tile Hurst, there is light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- 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
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BN27 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Read more
Funeral wake catering in Tile Hurst, slow-roasted on site
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Typical bookings include one-year memorials and gatherings after a cremation, with apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken.
Near Tile Hurst, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Tile Hurst (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
After a funeral in Tile Hurst
Tile Hurst is about 1 mile north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wherever your wake is in Tile Hurst, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Tile Hurst is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
After a service at Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Tile Hurst is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in BN27, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hailsham (1 mile south-east), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north-east), Lower Dicker (1 mile north-west) and Hellingly (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Herstmonceux Castle (4.5 miles east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Tile Hurst includes Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Hailsham Community College (0.9 miles east) and Bede's Prep School (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Grenadier pub (0.9 miles east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Towns and villages near Tile Hurst
More for events in Tile Hurst
FAQs for Tile Hurst
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Tile Hurst?
The closest is Polegate station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you come to Tile Hurst?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Tile Hurst and the rest of East Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
Ask about china.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Space inside for guests
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Tile Hurst
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Tile Hurst?
Alternatives are available.
Whatever the occasion in Tile Hurst, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Polegate station, about 3.4 miles south.
Before booking anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Tile Hurst
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards