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Funeral Wake Catering in Abingworth
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Abingworth and West Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Abingworth
Funeral wake catering in Abingworth, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. Typical bookings include home wakes and memorial events, serving salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Abingworth, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Abingworth (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- 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
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Abingworth: halls, homes and travel
Abingworth is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cover Abingworth and its neighbours for wakes. Abingworth is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 3.9 miles west of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Abingworth; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in RH20, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Abingworth Crescent, Chestnut Drive and Shelley Place; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Thakeham (1 mile north-east), Warminghurst (1 mile east), Heath Common (1 mile south-east), West Chiltington Common (1 mile west) and West Chiltington (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Schools near Abingworth include Rydon Community College (1.1 miles south)
Nearby places to Abingworth
Other occasions in Abingworth
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we’re 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
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer wake in Abingworth, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Who books funeral wake catering in Abingworth?
It copes with timings that shift.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Abingworth and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- One-year memorials
After a service at The Parish Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
For event organisers in Abingworth
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
FAQs for Abingworth
Is Abingworth too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Where the roaster can go in Abingworth
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
China crockery is available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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