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Hog Roast for a Wake in Staplefield, West Sussex
Funeral wake catering in Staplefield: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Staplefield?
Funeral wake catering in Staplefield, carved to order
If the service runs late, we wait: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. We serve rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater life celebrations and gatherings after a cremation.
In a small place like Staplefield, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Staplefield (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Staplefield
Which station is closest to Staplefield?
The closest is Balcombe station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Staplefield?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
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.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Generally. Contact us when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Occasions we serve in Staplefield
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Staplefield, including:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mark, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Staplefield: halls, homes and travel
Staplefield is about 4 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Staplefield is well within our area for wakes. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Staplefield to Brighton (14 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Balcombe station, about 2.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
For wakes in RH17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your wake could be at a house on Cuckfield Road and Rose Cottage Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Staplefield, we cover Slough Green (1 mile south), Warninglid (1 mile south-west), Brook Street (2 miles south-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles south-east) and Balcombe (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Cuckfield Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and St Francis Hospital (4.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Staplefield include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Victory Inn (less than half a mile west)
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Staplefield
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Also near Staplefield
Other occasions in Staplefield
What affects the price in Staplefield
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Summer evenings in Staplefield stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away