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Funeral Wake Catering for Clayton
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Clayton and West Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering in Clayton
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
China crockery is available on request.
How our funeral wake catering works in Clayton
Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll give you a quick answer. We are often asked to cater celebration-of-life gatherings and gatherings at clubs and pubs, serving apple sauce, new potatoes and salads.
In a small place like Clayton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Clayton (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Clayton
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Clayton questions
How far is Clayton from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at St John the Baptist's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
After a funeral in Clayton
Clayton is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Clayton? We cover the whole area. Clayton is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover.
For family travelling by train, Hassocks station is about 1 mile away. Clayton is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the BN6 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Spring Lane, Underhill Lane and Brighton Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Clayton we cover include Keymer (1 mile north-east), Hassocks (1 mile north), Ditchling (2 miles north-east), Westmeston (2 miles east) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (within half a mile south-west) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (0.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Clayton include Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Schools near Clayton include Downlands Community School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound Public House (1 mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Clayton
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Clayton?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Whatever the occasion in Clayton, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Anniversary memorials
Families holding a service at St John the Baptist's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Wakes in Clayton are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
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Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A short route for the equipment
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away