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Funeral Wake Catering in Bucks Green
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Bucks Green and across West Sussex.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
Slow-roasted pork in Bucks Green
What affects the price in Bucks Green
The price comes down to:
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Bucks Green
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Bucks Green, slow-roasted on site
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We are often asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
For a wake near Bucks Green, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Bucks Green (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Bucks Green
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Towns and villages near Bucks Green
Other occasions in Bucks Green
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Planning the wake in Bucks Green
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes in village halls
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at a local club
- Home wakes
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 4.8 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Bucks Green: halls, homes and travel
Bucks Green is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits wakes around Bucks Green, whatever the venue. Bucks Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bucks Green to Guildford (12 miles away).
For a service at a church like St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bucks Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in RH12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Guildford Road and Loxwood Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Rudgwick (1 mile north-east), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (3 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (11 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (4 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.9 miles east).
- Local schools include Rudgwick Primary School (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Head Public House (within half a mile east)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Bucks Green
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Wakes in Bucks Green are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Bucks Green
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Bucks Green too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you cover Bucks Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Bucks Green and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away