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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hassocks, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hassocks and the surrounding area.
- One-year memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
Book a hog roast in Hassocks
For event organisers in Hassocks
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Funeral wake catering in Hassocks, carved to order
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. For remembrance gatherings and hall gatherings after a service, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers and more.
In Hassocks, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Location
- Hassocks (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Hassocks
Which station is closest to Hassocks?
Hassocks station, in Hassocks itself.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come to Hassocks?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hassocks and West Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Wakes in Hassocks are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Hassocks
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Whatever the occasion in Hassocks, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Hall gatherings after a service
If the funeral is at a church such as St Francis of Assisi, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
After a funeral in Hassocks
Hassocks is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Hassocks suit a hog roast. We cater 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Hassocks to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Hassocks station serves Hassocks directly. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Hassocks; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across BN6 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include London Road, Semley Road and Farm Close, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Keymer (1 mile east), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west), Clayton (1 mile south), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile north-west) and Ditchling (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (12 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (within half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Hassocks include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Hassocks pub (less than half a mile south-east)
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A short route for the equipment
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level outdoor area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Hassocks hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
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What else we do in Hassocks
What affects the price in Hassocks
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away