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Hog Roast for a Wake in Chelwood Common, West Sussex
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Chelwood Common? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Slow-roasted pork in Chelwood Common
FAQs for Chelwood Common
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Chelwood Common close to London?
About 32 miles from central London.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you come to Chelwood Common?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Funeral wake catering in Chelwood Common, slow-roasted on site
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. We serve apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and family meals after a funeral.
In a small place like Chelwood Common, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Chelwood Common (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Wakes in Chelwood Common: venues and practical details
Chelwood Common is about 6 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Chelwood Common. Chelwood Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Chelwood Common to Brighton (16 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chelwood Common; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area. That could mean a wake in a garden on Baxters Lane, Tanyard Lane and Box's Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Chelwood Gate (1 mile north), Danehill (1 mile south-west), Birchgrove (1 mile north-west), Furner's Green (2 miles south) and Nutley (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2.3 miles west) and Heaven Farm Museum (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Chelwood Common include Brickfield Meadow.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. For a summer wake in Chelwood Common, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: 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.
Planning help
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space inside for guests
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose funeral wake catering in Chelwood Common?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance days
For a service at a church like Chelwood Gate Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel or access charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
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Also in Chelwood Common
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away