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Funeral Wake Catering for South Chailey
Planning a hog roast for the wake in South Chailey? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
A hog roast near South Chailey
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Funeral wake catering in South Chailey, slow-roasted on site
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads, and typical bookings are for wakes in village halls and remembrance days.
For a wake near South Chailey, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- South Chailey (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Common questions in South Chailey
Which station is closest to South Chailey?
Plumpton station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is South Chailey from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you cater in South Chailey?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including South Chailey and East Sussex. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
Who books funeral wake catering in South Chailey?
It copes with timings that shift.
In South Chailey and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Plumpton station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
For event organisers in South Chailey
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What affects the price in South Chailey
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- Travel to South Chailey
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
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.
Why choose a hog roast in South Chailey?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in South Chailey
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Wake catering near South Chailey
South Chailey is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in South Chailey and the surrounding area. South Chailey is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from South Chailey to Brighton (9 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of South Chailey, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Mill Brooks, Whitegates Close and Brickyard Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside South Chailey, we cover South Street (1 mile north), Chiltington (1 mile south), Chailey (2 miles north-east), East Chiltington (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (6 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Lewes Castle (4.8 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south). The countryside around South Chailey includes Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Local pubs include Swan Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Where the roaster can go in South Chailey
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A short route for the equipment
- A level outdoor area
- A hall or room for eating
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
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Other occasions in South Chailey
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Autumn and winter afternoons in South Chailey get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away