West Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Slough Green
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Slough Green and West Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
A hog roast near Slough Green
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
About our funeral wake catering in Slough Green
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We serve new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes at home and celebration-of-life gatherings.
Near Slough Green, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Slough Green (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Slough Green
What else we do in Slough Green
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
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.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
Send us the date, the address or RH17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Wakes in Slough Green are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the wake in Slough Green
Alternatives are available.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Slough Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance days
- Memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Balcombe station, about 2.9 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for every dish
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Slough Green hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Wakes in Slough Green: venues and practical details
Slough Green is about 3 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Slough Green and the surrounding area. We cater all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Slough Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of RH17 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover wakes in Whitemans Green (1 mile east), Warninglid (1 mile west), Staplefield (1 mile north), Brook Street (1 mile east) and Cuckfield (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Cuckfield Museum (1.4 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (3.7 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A level outdoor area
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Questions from Slough Green
Do you come out to small places like Slough Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Slough Green?
The closest is Balcombe station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What should we provide?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, 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