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Hog Roast for a Wake in Adversane, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Adversane and West Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Adversane
Funeral wake catering in Adversane, carved to order
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll do our best. We’re frequently asked to cater ashes ceremonies and wakes at home, serving salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
In rural Adversane, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Adversane (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- 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
- 26 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Adversane
Adversane is about 8 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Adversane for wakes and the places nearby. Adversane is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Adversane to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
Adversane is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the RH14 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Stane Street, Adversane Lane and Lordings Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Adversane we cover include North Heath (1 mile south), Gay Street (2 miles south), Codmore Hill (2 miles south-west), Broomershill (2 miles south) and Nutbourne (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (8 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find The Mens.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake in Adversane. Wakes in Adversane are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
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.
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Questions from Adversane
Which station is closest to Adversane?
The closest is Billingshurst station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
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 will follow the site rules.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Adversane
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
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What else we do in Adversane
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Space inside for guests
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
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
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Adversane
The family can spend time with guests.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Adversane, such as:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance days
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
Relatives arriving by train should know that Billingshurst station, about 1.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
- 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