West Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Crabtree
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Crabtree.
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
Planning an event in Crabtree?
Funeral wake catering in Crabtree, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in Crabtree happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. For celebrations of life and gatherings at the family home, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers for your guests.
Near Crabtree, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Crabtree (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Crabtree
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
After a funeral in Crabtree
Crabtree is about 5 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Crabtree, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Crabtree is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Crabtree to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Old Church House the Glebe, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
For wakes in RH13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wake in a garden on Mill Lane, Peppersgate and Long Hill, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Crabtree, we cover Lower Beeding (1 mile north), Colwood (1 mile south-east), Monk's Gate (2 miles north-west), Plummers Plain (2 miles north-east) and Mannings Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crabtree include Knepp Wildland.
Nearby places to Crabtree
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Questions from Crabtree
Can you cater after a service at Old Church House the Glebe?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast in Leonardslee?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Autumn and winter afternoons in Crabtree get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Crabtree, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Crabtree?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
In Crabtree and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
Relatives arriving by train should know that Horsham station, about 4.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How dietary needs are handled
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away