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Hog Roast for a Wake in Balcombe, West Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Balcombe.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Balcombe?
Funeral wake catering in Balcombe, carved to order
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We’re often asked to cater gatherings at the family home and wakes at a local club, with rotisserie chicken, salads and apple sauce.
In rural Balcombe, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Balcombe (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Most wakes in Balcombe are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Balcombe, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Balcombe
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
FAQs for Balcombe
Is Balcombe 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.
What’s the nearest station to Balcombe?
Balcombe has its own station: Balcombe station.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Who books funeral wake catering in Balcombe?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Balcombe. Here are some of the most popular:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Home wakes
- Memorial events
After a service at The Parish Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Clearance from walls and branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Balcombe
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Places near Balcombe
More for events in Balcombe
Wakes in Balcombe: venues and practical details
Balcombe is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Balcombe and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Balcombe is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Balcombe station serves Balcombe directly. With the B2036 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Balcombe. Balcombe is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in RH17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater a wake on streets such as London Road, Stockcroft Road and Deanland Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. With the B2036 close by, Balcombe is easy for us to reach with the roaster. For wakes just outside Balcombe, we cover Balcombe Lane (1 mile north), Brook Street (2 miles south), Staplefield (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (3 miles north) and Whitemans Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Princess Royal Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (3.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
What affects the price in Balcombe
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away