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Funeral Wake Catering for Haywards Heath
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Haywards Heath.
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Haywards Heath?
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Haywards Heath
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
How our funeral wake catering works in Haywards Heath
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll do our best. Typical bookings include hall gatherings after a service and celebrations of life, serving halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
In Haywards Heath, choosing a venue near the service helps guests, with outdoor space for the roaster. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Haywards Heath (RH16, RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Haywards Heath
What’s the nearest station to Haywards Heath?
Haywards Heath station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
For event organisers in Haywards Heath
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Travel to Haywards Heath
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. In winter, it is dark in Haywards Heath by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Planning the wake in Haywards Heath
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Here’s what people in Haywards Heath most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes at home
Families holding a service at Church of the Presentation often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The space, cover and access they need
Wake catering near Haywards Heath
Haywards Heath is about 9 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cover wakes in Haywards Heath. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
With the A272 and B2028 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Haywards Heath. Relatives arriving by train should know that Haywards Heath station is about 0.6 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Haywards Heath, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the RH16 and RH17 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Church Road, Market Place and High Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Haywards Heath is on the A272 and B2028, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Scaynes Hill (2 miles east), Wivelsfield (2 miles south), Wivelsfield Green (3 miles south-east), Ditchling Common (4 miles south) and North Chailey (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (3 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west). Haywards Heath is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Nearby you will also find Waterbury Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and St Francis & Hurstwood Park Hospital Museum (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Local schools include Oathall Community College (0.5 miles north) and Tavistock and Summerhill School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Heath Tavern (within half a mile south)
Why choose a hog roast in Haywards Heath?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Haywards Heath
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards