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Funeral Wake Catering for Plumpton Green
Funeral wake catering in Plumpton Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- One-year memorials
- Home wakes
- Wakes in village halls
Funeral wake catering for Plumpton Green
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
About our funeral wake catering in Plumpton Green
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for celebration-of-life gatherings and family get-togethers after a service.
In a small place like Plumpton Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Plumpton Green (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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FAQs for Plumpton Green
How far is Plumpton Green from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Planning the wake in Plumpton Green
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversary memorials
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial events
For a service at a church like All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- One contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Plumpton Green
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Late-December sunset in Plumpton Green is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Plumpton Green
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Wake catering near Plumpton Green
Plumpton Green is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. We cover Plumpton Green and its neighbours for wakes. Plumpton Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 8 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Plumpton station serves Plumpton Green directly. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Plumpton Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in BN7, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wake is on Station Road, West Gate and Riddens Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include East Chiltington (1 mile south-east), Streat (1 mile south-west), South Chailey (2 miles east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north-west) and Plumpton (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (15 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Plumpton Green include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Blackcap.
- Local schools include Chailey School (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Fountain Inn (less than half a mile north)
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away