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Funeral Wake Catering in Hickstead
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 Hickstead.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial events
Slow-roasted pork in Hickstead
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Hickstead hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Funeral wake catering near Hickstead
Services can run over, and that is fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. We serve halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for gatherings at the family home and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Hickstead, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Wake catering near Hickstead
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever your wake is in Hickstead, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Hickstead is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 10 miles away.
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Peter frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Hickstead is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the RH17 and BN6 postcode area. Other places close to Hickstead we cover include Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Paul's Catholic College (1.8 miles east)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
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.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Hickstead
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Here’s what people in Hickstead most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
Relatives arriving by train should know that Burgess Hill station is about 3.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
More for events in Hickstead
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hickstead
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Questions from Hickstead
Which station is closest to Hickstead?
The closest is Burgess Hill station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Wakes in Hickstead are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- 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
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for 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
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards