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Hog Roast for a Wake in Brook Street, West Sussex
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Brook Street? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Brook Street
Funeral wake catering in Brook Street, carved to order
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. We’re often asked to cater ashes ceremonies and celebration-of-life gatherings, serving apple sauce, salads and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Brook Street, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Area
- Brook Street (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Brook Street
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Brook Street?
The closest is Haywards Heath station, roughly 2 miles away.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning the wake in Brook Street
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Brook Street, such as:
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Ashes ceremonies
- Church and village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Haywards Heath station, roughly 2 miles south-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- If the price includes VAT
- The full menu and the sides
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Brook Street
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Wakes in Brook Street: venues and practical details
Brook Street is about 3 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Brook Street? We cover the whole area. Brook Street is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Brook Street to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
Brook Street is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in RH17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Brook Street, we cover Whitemans Green (1 mile south), Cuckfield (1 mile south), Slough Green (1 mile west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Balcombe (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Cuckfield Museum (1.2 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (4.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Warden Park School (1.4 miles south) and Warden Park School (1.4 miles south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Brook Street
Other occasions in Brook Street
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Most wakes in Brook Street are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A short route for the equipment
- Clearance from walls and branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards