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Hog Roast for a Wake in Dragons Green, West Sussex
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Dragons Green.
- Pub and club wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
Slow-roasted pork in Dragons Green
How our funeral wake catering works in Dragons Green
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. On the menu are salads, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for life celebrations and gatherings after scattering ashes.
Near Dragons Green, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Dragons Green (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What affects the price in Dragons Green
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Common questions in Dragons Green
Do you come out to small places like Dragons Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Dragons Green close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Places near Dragons Green
What else we do in Dragons Green
Events we cater in Dragons Green
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
For family travelling by train, Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Where the roaster can go in Dragons Green
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Arranging a wake in Dragons Green
Dragons Green is about 5 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Dragons Green is well within our area for wakes. Dragons Green is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For a service at a church like The Church of St Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Dragons Lane and Dragons Green Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Shipley (1 mile south), Whitehall (1 mile south), Broomer's Corner (2 miles south-west), Dial Post (3 miles south) and West Grinstead (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Dragons Green include Knepp Wildland.
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Dragons Green
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake. Late-December sunset in Dragons Green is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away