East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Whatlington
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Whatlington.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance days
A hog roast near Whatlington
Funeral wake catering in Whatlington, carved to order
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. We serve rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and celebration-of-life gatherings.
In a small place like Whatlington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Where
- Whatlington (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Whatlington
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. 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, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Whatlington
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Whatlington?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Places near Whatlington
Other occasions in Whatlington
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Whatlington: halls, homes and travel
Whatlington is about 6 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wakes in Whatlington are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Whatlington is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 29 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Battle station, about 1.9 miles south, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Whatlington, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN33, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Whatlington we cover include Sedlescombe (1 mile east), Swaile's Green (2 miles north-east), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north-east), Telham (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Battle Museum of Local History (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Whatlington include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include Claverham Community College (2.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (under half a mile north)
Who books funeral wake catering in Whatlington?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Whatlington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
- Pub and club wakes
For a service at a church like St Mary Magdalene's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
Where the roaster can go in Whatlington
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level outdoor area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A hall or room for eating
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. For a summer wake in Whatlington, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN33 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
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