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Hog Roast for a Wake in Upper Dicker, East Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Upper Dicker.
- Memorial events
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near Upper Dicker
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
About our funeral wake catering in Upper Dicker
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. We’re frequently asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and anniversary memorials, with apple sauce, salads and halloumi skewers.
Near Upper Dicker, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours.
- Where
- Upper Dicker (BN27)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In winter, it’s dark in Upper Dicker by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Common questions in Upper Dicker
What’s the nearest station to Upper Dicker?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Dicker?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you wait?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
What affects the price in Upper Dicker
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Upper Dicker
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Send us the date, the address or BN27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Wakes in Upper Dicker: venues and practical details
Upper Dicker is about 2 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cover Upper Dicker and its neighbours for wakes. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Upper Dicker is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN27. We can cater a wake on streets such as Camberlot Road, Old Forge Close and Coldharbour Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Upper Dicker we cover include Lower Dicker (1 mile north-east), Tile Hurst (1 mile east), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles north-east), Nash Street (2 miles north) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Crowborough (13 miles north) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Dicker include Firle Beacon.
- Schools near Upper Dicker include Park Mead Primary School (under half a mile south) and Hailsham Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Upper Dicker?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
In Upper Dicker and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
After a service at Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level outdoor area
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away