East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Upper Horsebridge
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Upper Horsebridge and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Remembrance days
- Memorial gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
A hog roast near Upper Horsebridge
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
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.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Upper Horsebridge, carved to order
A wake in Upper Horsebridge is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and it takes the cooking off the family. Whether it’s home wakes and church and village hall wakes, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
For a wake in a place like Upper Horsebridge, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Upper Horsebridge (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level outdoor area
- A safe distance from the hall
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Upper Horsebridge
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
Why choose funeral wake catering in Upper Horsebridge?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Upper Horsebridge and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
For a service at a church like Emmanuel, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. 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.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
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The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Most wakes in Upper Horsebridge are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Upper Horsebridge: halls, homes and travel
Upper Horsebridge is about 7 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Upper Horsebridge suit a hog roast. Upper Horsebridge is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Horsebridge to Brighton (17 miles away).
Upper Horsebridge is on or near the A271, handy for relatives driving in. For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Polegate station, roughly 3.9 miles south of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Upper Horsebridge; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in BN27, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From New Road, Park Road and Hawks Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A271, Upper Horsebridge is easy for us to reach for your wake. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Hellingly (1 mile north-east), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile west), Tile Hurst (1 mile south-west), Hailsham (1 mile south) and Magham Down (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Hellingly Hospital Railway (0.7 miles north) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles north).
- Local schools include Hailsham Community College (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Grenadier pub (0.9 miles south)
For event organisers in Upper Horsebridge
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We hold the food if people are delayed.
China crockery is available on request.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Upper Horsebridge
Is Upper Horsebridge close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you cover Upper Horsebridge?
Yes, Upper Horsebridge is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
- 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