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Hog Roast for a Wake in Ardingly, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Ardingly and across West Sussex.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
Slow-roasted pork in Ardingly
Funeral wake catering in Ardingly, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Ardingly and West Sussex, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. For gatherings after a cremation and gatherings at the family home, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Ardingly, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- Ardingly (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. For a summer wake in Ardingly, there is light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RH17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Ardingly
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Ardingly?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ardingly and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
- Family get-togethers after a service
If relatives are coming by rail, Balcombe station, about 2.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
Why choose a hog roast in Ardingly?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Ardingly hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Ardingly
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Also near Ardingly
Other occasions in Ardingly
FAQs for Ardingly
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Ardingly?
Balcombe station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Wake catering near Ardingly
Ardingly is about 3 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We cover Ardingly and its neighbours for wakes. Ardingly is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Peter's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Ardingly, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RH17, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Munnion Road and Price Way, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Little London (1 mile north), Highbrook (1 mile north-east), Lindfield (2 miles south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles east) and West Hoathly (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Waterbury Castle (2 miles east) and Princess Royal Hospital (3.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Ardingly Inn (under half a mile north-east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards