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Funeral Wake Catering for Maplehurst
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Maplehurst and the surrounding area.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering for Maplehurst
Planning the wake in Maplehurst
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Whatever the occasion in Maplehurst, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Andrew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
About our funeral wake catering in Maplehurst
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. Typical bookings include family meals after a funeral and wakes in village halls, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
For a wake near Maplehurst, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Maplehurst
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Common questions in Maplehurst
What’s the nearest station to Maplehurst?
The closest is Christs Hospital station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Nearby places to Maplehurst
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Maplehurst?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Maplehurst hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Wake catering near Maplehurst
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Maplehurst and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Maplehurst to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Christs Hospital station, about 3.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your wake is in RH13, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Maplehurst, we also cover Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Autumn and winter afternoons in Maplehurst get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away