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Funeral Wake Catering for Wickstreet
Funeral wake catering in Wickstreet: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Wickstreet
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Funeral wake catering near Wickstreet
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it’s scattering-of-ashes gatherings and memorial gatherings, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads and more.
Near Wickstreet, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Wickstreet (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Wake catering near Wickstreet
Wickstreet is about 3 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Wickstreet? We cover the whole area. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Wickstreet to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Pancras often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Wickstreet; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN26, so your wake can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Wickstreet, we also cover Arlington (1 mile south), Berwick (2 miles south-west), Ripe (2 miles north-west), Selmeston (2 miles south-west) and Golden Cross (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Drusillas Museum (2.8 miles south) and Burlough Castle (2.9 miles south). Open spaces near Wickstreet include Firle Beacon.
- Schools near Wickstreet include Park Mead Primary School (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
Send us the date, the address or BN26 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Wickstreet: your questions answered
Is Wickstreet too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Wickstreet close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Planning the wake in Wickstreet
Alternatives are available.
However big or small the event in Wickstreet, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
For family travelling by train, Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer wake in Wickstreet, there is light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- 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 clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Clearance from walls and branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away