East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Trolliloes
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Trolliloes.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
A hog roast near Trolliloes
About our funeral wake catering in Trolliloes
Wakes in Trolliloes happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and memorial gatherings.
In rural Trolliloes, home or the hall is usual. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Trolliloes (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Wake catering near Trolliloes
Trolliloes is about 4 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Trolliloes. Trolliloes is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Trolliloes to Brighton (20 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Trolliloes; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN27. Your wake could be at a house on Trolliloes Lane and New Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Bodle Street Green (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles north), Brownbread Street (3 miles east), Dallington (3 miles north-east) and The Pound (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (3.7 miles north-west) and Old Castle (2.8 miles north-east).
Where the roaster can go in Trolliloes
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level outdoor area
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Wakes in Trolliloes are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Also near Trolliloes
Also in Trolliloes
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Trolliloes questions
Is Trolliloes too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cover Trolliloes?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Trolliloes and the rest of East Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What if people arrive late?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Trolliloes?
Quiet, respectful service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Trolliloes, including:
- Wakes at home
- Church and village hall wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards