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Funeral Wake Catering in Westdean
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Westdean and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
Planning an event in Westdean?
How our funeral wake catering works in Westdean
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will try to help. For remembrance days and wakes at a local club, we can cook apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
In a small place like Westdean, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Westdean (BN25)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Westdean
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Wake catering near Westdean
Westdean is about 2 miles east of Seaford, in East Sussex. We cover wakes in Westdean. Westdean is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of All Saints often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Westdean; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 3 miles of Westdean, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in BN25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Westdean, we also cover Litlington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (2 miles north), Lullington (2 miles north), Alfriston (2 miles north) and Seaford (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Lewes (10 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north) and Newhaven (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Westdean includes Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Seaford Head School (1.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include Cuckmere Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Westdean
If the service runs late, the food waits.
In Westdean and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Seaford station, about 2.6 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Westdean
Can you roast near the sea around Westdean?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Westdean?
The closest is Seaford station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Often, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What affects the price in Westdean
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Most wakes in Westdean are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Westdean?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Westdean hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Westdean
What else we do in Westdean
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards