West Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Highbrook
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Highbrook.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Highbrook
Funeral wake catering in Highbrook, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. We are often asked to cater pub and club wakes and one-year memorials, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers.
In rural Highbrook, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Highbrook (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A short route for the equipment
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-December sunset in Highbrook is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. 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.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Also near Highbrook
Also in Highbrook
Questions from Highbrook
Which station is closest to Highbrook?
Balcombe station, about 3.4 miles west of the centre.
Is Highbrook too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Highbrook: halls, homes and travel
Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Highbrook and the surrounding area. Highbrook is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Highbrook to Brighton (16 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as All Saints Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Highbrook, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RH17, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Highbrook, we also cover Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Highbrook includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Ardingly Inn (1 mile south-west)
Events we cater in Highbrook
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
In Highbrook and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial events
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at a local club
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Balcombe station is about 3.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards