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Hog Roast for a Wake in Slaugham, West Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Slaugham.
- Wakes in village halls
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial events
Planning an event in Slaugham?
Funeral wake catering near Slaugham
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. We’re often asked to cater memorial gatherings and wakes in village halls, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Slaugham, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Slaugham (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Also near Slaugham
Other occasions in Slaugham
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Late-December sunset in Slaugham is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Slaugham
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Wakes in Slaugham: venues and practical details
Slaugham is about 5 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. Wakes in Slaugham are part of our patch. Slaugham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Slaugham to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Handcross (1 mile north), Plummers Plain (1 mile west), Lower Beeding (2 miles west), Colwood (3 miles south) and Crabtree (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Cuckfield Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Crawley Hospital (5.4 miles north). Within reach you will find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find Carpenter's Arms (within half a mile north-east)
Why choose a hog roast in Slaugham?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Slaugham?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Slaugham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Balcombe station, roughly 3.3 miles east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
Common questions in Slaugham
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Slaugham from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Where the roaster can go in Slaugham
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away