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Funeral Wake Catering in Whitemans Green
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Whitemans Green.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Whitemans Green?
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Funeral wake catering in Whitemans Green, carved to order
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. For wakes at a local club and wakes at home, we can cook salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes for your guests.
Near Whitemans Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Location
- Whitemans Green (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What affects the price in Whitemans Green
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
FAQs for Whitemans Green
Is Whitemans Green close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you come to Whitemans Green?
Yes, Whitemans Green is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Whitemans Green hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Wakes in Whitemans Green: venues and practical details
Whitemans Green is about 2 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Wakes in Whitemans Green are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Whitemans Green to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
After a service at Holy Trinity Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Whitemans Green, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of RH17 and the streets around it. We can cater a wake on streets such as London Road, Tollgate Lane and Ardingly Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Cuckfield (1 mile south-east), Brook Street (1 mile north), Slough Green (1 mile west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Warninglid (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are St Francis Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (0.5 miles south). Within reach you will find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Warden Park School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose And Crown Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Whitemans Green?
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Whitemans Green:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial events
Relatives arriving by train should know that Haywards Heath station is about 1.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
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How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In late September, sunset in Whitemans Green is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away