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Funeral Wake Catering for Upper Hartfield
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Upper Hartfield and the surrounding area.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a local club
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near Upper Hartfield
Funeral wake catering near Upper Hartfield
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. For gatherings at the family home and one-year memorials, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and new potatoes.
Near Upper Hartfield, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Location
- Upper Hartfield (TN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After a funeral in Upper Hartfield
Upper Hartfield is about 5 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Upper Hartfield. We bring hog roasts to 289 places across East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Hartfield to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 3.7 miles north-east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Upper Hartfield; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN7 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Parrock Lane, Cat Street and Gallipot Hill, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover wakes in Coleman's Hatch (1 mile south-west), Forest Row (2 miles west), Wych Cross (3 miles south-west), Duddleswell (4 miles south) and Chelwood Gate (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east) and Cliffe (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (2 miles north-east) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles south-east).
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
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What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A short route for the equipment
- Space inside for guests
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
FAQs for Upper Hartfield
Is Upper Hartfield close to London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What space does the roaster 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 photo if you are unsure.
Do you come to Upper Hartfield?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Occasions we serve in Upper Hartfield
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
In Upper Hartfield and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Families holding a service at Holy Trinity Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
The process
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. For a summer wake in Upper Hartfield, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards