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Hog Roast for a Wake in Woolbridge, East Sussex
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. Funeral wake catering in Woolbridge.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
Planning an event in Woolbridge?
About our funeral wake catering in Woolbridge
After a funeral in Woolbridge, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. For hall gatherings after a service and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In a small place like Woolbridge, 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, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Area
- Woolbridge (TN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A safe distance from the hall
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Woolbridge: halls, homes and travel
Woolbridge is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Wherever your wake is in Woolbridge, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Woolbridge is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Woolbridge to Brighton (20 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Crowborough station, about 2.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Woolbridge is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in TN20, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Wellbrook (1 mile south-east), Butcher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (1 mile east), Skippers Hill (1 mile south-west) and Argos Hill (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west), Uckfield (7 miles south-west) and Polegate (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include St Leonards-Mayfield School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (1 mile east)
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Woolbridge?
Alternatives are available.
Here’s what people in Woolbridge most often book a hog roast for:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St. Dunstan, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Most wakes in Woolbridge are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Woolbridge hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Also near Woolbridge
Other occasions in Woolbridge
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
China crockery is available on request.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
FAQs for Woolbridge
Is Woolbridge close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Woolbridge 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.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
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. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away