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Hog Roast for a Wake in South Street, East Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in South Street.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Home wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Book a hog roast in South Street
Why choose a hog roast in South Street?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page or the cost guide.
How our funeral wake catering works in South Street
Wakes in South Street happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. On the menu are apple sauce, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater ashes ceremonies and hall gatherings after a service.
In a small place like South Street, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- South Street (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for South Street
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you cater in South Street?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why choose funeral wake catering in South Street?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
In South Street and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Memorial events
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Peter frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In late September, sunset in South Street is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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South Street: halls, homes and travel
South Street is about 5 miles east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. South Street and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. South Street is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from South Street to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Plumpton station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of South Street; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in BN8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your wake is on Green Lane, Markstakes Corner and St James Walk or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include South Chailey (1 mile south), Chailey (1 mile north-east), North Chailey (2 miles north), Chiltington (2 miles south) and Plumpton Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Schools near South Street include Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells Inn (0.5 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level outdoor area
- Space inside for guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask about china.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away