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Hog Roast for a Wake in Saddlescombe, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Saddlescombe and across West Sussex.
- Memorial events
- Church and village hall wakes
- Home wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Saddlescombe
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Funeral wake catering near Saddlescombe
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. Whether it is family meals after a funeral and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
For a wake near Saddlescombe, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, 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
- Saddlescombe (BN45)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
After a funeral in Saddlescombe
Saddlescombe is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Saddlescombe? We cover the whole area. We cover 371 places across West Sussex.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Saddlescombe; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 6 miles of Saddlescombe, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover wakes in every part of the BN45 postcode area. Other places close to Saddlescombe we cover include Pyecombe (1 mile north-east), Waterhall (2 miles south-east), Westdene (2 miles south-east), Patcham (3 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Montefiore Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Where the roaster can go in Saddlescombe
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
Common questions in Saddlescombe
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Saddlescombe close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Who books funeral wake catering in Saddlescombe?
It copes with timings that shift.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Saddlescombe, such as:
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes at home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For a service at a church like The Church of the Holy Trinity, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Summer evenings in Saddlescombe stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Places near Saddlescombe
More for events in Saddlescombe
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards