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Funeral Wake Catering for Abbotsford
Funeral wake catering in Abbotsford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes in village halls
Book a hog roast in Abbotsford
About our funeral wake catering in Abbotsford
Wake catering across Abbotsford and West Sussex, wherever the family gathers. We’re often asked to cater remembrance days and wakes at a local club, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Abbotsford, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Abbotsford (RH15)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Common questions in Abbotsford
How far is Abbotsford from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Is Abbotsford too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
Wake catering near Abbotsford
Abbotsford is about 1 mile north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Abbotsford? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 10 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Wivelsfield station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Abbotsford is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH15. Other places close to Abbotsford we cover include Jacob's Post (1 mile south), World's End (1 mile south-east), Burgess Hill (1 mile south-east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Ansty (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (12 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Burgess Hill Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.4 miles south). The countryside around Abbotsford includes Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Sheddingdean Community Primary School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Woolpack Public House (0.7 miles south)
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Abbotsford
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
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What affects the price in Abbotsford
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Abbotsford
- Menu choices and extras
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Summer evenings in Abbotsford stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Planning the wake in Abbotsford
It copes with timings that shift.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Abbotsford:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
After a service at St Edward the Confessor, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Who carves and who serves
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away