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Hog Roast for a Wake in Upper Wellingham, East Sussex
Funeral wake catering in Upper Wellingham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
A hog roast near Upper Wellingham
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Funeral wake catering in Upper Wellingham, carved to order
After a funeral in Upper Wellingham, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. Typical bookings include gatherings at the family home and wakes in village halls, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Upper Wellingham, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Upper Wellingham (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Questions from Upper Wellingham
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Upper Wellingham from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you come to Upper Wellingham?
Yes, Upper Wellingham is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What if people arrive late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Upper Wellingham: halls, homes and travel
Upper Wellingham is about 2 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Upper Wellingham, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Upper Wellingham is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Upper Wellingham to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
A club or hall near Upper Wellingham gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 2.1 miles west. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Upper Wellingham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in BN8, we can bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Upper Wellingham we cover include Barcombe Mills (1 mile north), Norlington (1 mile south-east), Barcombe (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-west) and Broyle Side (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.4 miles east) and Lewes Castle (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Upper Wellingham includes Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cock Inn (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include South Malling Without (2.2 miles south)
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, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Events we cater in Upper Wellingham
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Upper Wellingham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance days
- Memorial events
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
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The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Autumn and winter afternoons in Upper Wellingham get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Upper Wellingham hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away