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Hog Roast for a Wake in Scaynes Hill, West Sussex
Funeral wake catering in Scaynes Hill: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
A hog roast near Scaynes Hill
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
If the service runs late, we wait.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Funeral wake catering in Scaynes Hill, slow-roasted on site
Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. We’re frequently asked to cater home wakes and gatherings at clubs and pubs, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
In a small place like Scaynes Hill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Scaynes Hill (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the wake in Scaynes Hill
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Scaynes Hill, including:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If relatives are coming by rail, Haywards Heath station is about 2.4 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Most wakes in Scaynes Hill are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Other occasions in Scaynes Hill
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Scaynes Hill questions
Which station is closest to Scaynes Hill?
Haywards Heath station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
How far is Scaynes Hill from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
For event organisers in Scaynes Hill
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A short route for the equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Scaynes Hill: halls, homes and travel
Scaynes Hill is about 2 miles east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits wakes around Scaynes Hill, whatever the venue. Scaynes Hill is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Augustine of Canterbury, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Scaynes Hill; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Church Road, Lewes Road and Orchard Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Haywards Heath (2 miles west), North Chailey (2 miles south-east), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles south), Wivelsfield (2 miles south-west) and Chailey (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Parish Museum (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Nearby schools include Great Walstead School (1 mile north) and Oathall Community College (2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Farmers pub (within half a mile south-east)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards