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Hog Roast for a Wake in Plaistow, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Plaistow and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Plaistow?
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A short route for the equipment
- A friend or relative we can call
- Permission from the hall or venue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
About our funeral wake catering in Plaistow
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We are often asked to cater wakes in village halls and family meals after a funeral, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near Plaistow, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Plaistow (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Wake catering near Plaistow
Plaistow is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover wakes in Plaistow, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Plaistow, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in RH14, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include The Street, Loxwood Road and Oakfield; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Plaistow, we also cover Durfold Wood (1 mile north-west), Ifold (1 mile east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south), Loxwood (2 miles east) and Kirdford (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (10 miles east).
Open spaces near Plaistow include Shillinglee Lake.
Step by step
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In winter, it’s dark in Plaistow by 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.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Places near Plaistow
Other occasions in Plaistow
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Plaistow: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Plaistow close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you come to Plaistow?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Who books funeral wake catering in Plaistow?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Here’s what people in Plaistow most frequently book a hog roast for:
- One-year memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
After a service at Holy Trinity Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Site access
- Travel to Plaistow
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
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.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away