East Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Wych Cross
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Wych Cross.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
Slow-roasted pork in Wych Cross
Why choose a hog roast in Wych Cross?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Wych Cross
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Funeral wake catering in Wych Cross, carved to order
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads, and we’re often booked for gatherings at clubs and pubs and family get-togethers after a service.
Near Wych Cross, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Wych Cross (RH18)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Common questions in Wych Cross
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Wych Cross?
East Grinstead station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Typically. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer right away.
Do you cover Wych Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Wych Cross and the rest of East Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
What if the service runs late?
Name someone we can call and we will adjust.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Wakes in Wych Cross: venues and practical details
Wych Cross is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Wych Cross. We cater 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Wych Cross 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 RH18, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a wake in a garden on Lewes Road and Wych Cross, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Wych Cross we cover include Chelwood Gate (1 mile south), Forest Row (2 miles north), Birchgrove (2 miles south-west), Coleman's Hatch (2 miles north-east) and Chelwood Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (13 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles east), Uckfield (8 miles south-east), South Malling (13 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Heaven Farm Museum (3.6 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Brickfield Meadow.
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.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Where the roaster can go in Wych Cross
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Planning the wake in Wych Cross
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Wych Cross:
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- One-year memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that East Grinstead station is about 4.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- The space, cover and access they need
- Plates, china and cutlery
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Late-December sunset in Wych Cross is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
What affects the price in Wych Cross
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
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.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
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.
Nearby places to Wych Cross
What else we do in Wych Cross
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away