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Hog Roast for a Wake in Wartling, East Sussex
Funeral wake catering in Wartling: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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Slow-roasted pork in Wartling
Funeral wake catering near Wartling
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. For hall gatherings after a service and wakes at home, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
For a wake near Wartling, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Wartling (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
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.
Towns and villages near Wartling
What else we do in Wartling
Where the roaster can go in Wartling
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A short route for the equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Arranging a wake in Wartling
Wartling is about 4 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Wartling? We cover the whole area. Wartling is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Wartling to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Normans Bay station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east of the centre.
For wakes in BN27, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. For wakes just outside Wartling, we cover Boreham Street (1 mile north-east), Flowers Green (2 miles north-west), Golden Cross (2 miles north-west), Windmill Hill (2 miles north) and Chapel Row (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (15 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles west).
A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (1 mile north-west) and Amberstone Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Gillham Wood.
- Nearby, you will find The Lamb Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for Wartling
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Wartling too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In winter, it is dark in Wartling by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose funeral wake catering in Wartling?
The family can spend time with guests.
However big or small the event in Wartling, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Wakes in village halls
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance days
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- Who carves and who serves
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards