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Hog Roast for a Wake in Uckfield, East Sussex
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Uckfield.
- Pub and club wakes
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
A hog roast near Uckfield
Funeral wake catering in Uckfield, carved to order
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. We are frequently asked to cater memorial gatherings and anniversary memorials, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In Uckfield, choosing a venue near the service helps guests, with outdoor space for the roaster. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Uckfield (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Uckfield
It copes with timings that shift.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Uckfield:
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at the family home
- Hall gatherings after a service
Relatives driving in can use the A22 and B2102 to reach Uckfield.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
Arranging a wake in Uckfield
Uckfield is about 9 miles east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. Wherever your wake is in Uckfield, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Uckfield is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Uckfield station serves Uckfield directly. If the funeral is at a church such as St Saviour, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Uckfield, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN22, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, London Road and Keld Avenue; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Uckfield is on the A22 and B2102, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Framfield (1 mile east), Cooper's Green (2 miles north), Potter's Green (2 miles north-east), Etchingwood (2 miles north-east) and Buxted (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north-east) and Newhaven (12 miles south). Being one of East Sussex’s larger places, Uckfield has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Uckfield Community Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Local schools include Uckfield College (less than half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Alma Arms (less than half a mile south)
Places near Uckfield
What else we do in Uckfield
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Add chicken as an alternative.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-December sunset in Uckfield is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A hall or room for eating
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Uckfield
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What affects the price in Uckfield
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Uckfield
What’s the nearest station to Uckfield?
Uckfield station, in Uckfield itself.
How far is Uckfield from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away