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Funeral Wake Catering for North Chailey
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 North Chailey.
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A hog roast near North Chailey
Funeral wake catering near North Chailey
Wakes in North Chailey happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We are often asked to cater pub and club wakes and remembrance days, serving salads, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near North Chailey, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- North Chailey (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
North Chailey: halls, homes and travel
North Chailey is about 4 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in North Chailey. North Chailey is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Plumpton station, about 3.6 miles south-west. Families holding a service at Church of Our Lady frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. North Chailey is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the BN8 postcode area. That could mean a wake in a garden on Station Road, Downs View and Downs View Close, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A275, North Chailey is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Chailey (1 mile south), Newick (1 mile east), South Street (2 miles south), Founthill (2 miles east) and Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Heaven Farm Museum (3.4 miles north) and Waterbury Castle (4.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Local schools include Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles south) and Chailey School (2.3 miles south)
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Autumn and winter afternoons in North Chailey get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Site access
- Time on site
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, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space inside for guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in North Chailey
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in North Chailey
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read how we price or the cost guide.
North Chailey: your questions answered
Is North Chailey close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cover North Chailey?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including North Chailey and East Sussex. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We will always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
What do we need to organise?
Very little: the space and a contact.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Who books funeral wake catering in North Chailey?
It copes with timings that shift.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in North Chailey. Typical bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after a funeral
North Chailey is on or near the A275, handy for relatives driving in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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