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Funeral Wake Catering in Selsfield Common
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Selsfield Common and West Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Ashes ceremonies
A hog roast near Selsfield Common
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
About our funeral wake catering in Selsfield Common
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. Typical bookings include ashes ceremonies and family meals after a funeral, with apple sauce, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Selsfield Common, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Selsfield Common (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space inside for guests
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Selsfield Common. Autumn and winter afternoons in Selsfield Common get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
For event organisers in Selsfield Common
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Planning the wake in Selsfield Common
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
However big or small the event in Selsfield Common, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 3.5 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
Wakes in Selsfield Common: venues and practical details
Selsfield Common is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Selsfield Common. Selsfield Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the B2028 to reach Selsfield Common. After a service at Church of St Leonard, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Selsfield Common is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in RH19 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Selsfield Common is on the B2028, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. For wakes just outside Selsfield Common, we cover West Hoathly (1 mile south-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles south-east), Little London (2 miles south), Highbrook (3 miles south) and Ardingly (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Selsfield Common include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
FAQs for Selsfield Common
Is Selsfield Common too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Leonard: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you cover Selsfield Common?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Selsfield Common and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Selsfield Common
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Selsfield Common
What else we do in Selsfield Common
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away