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Funeral Wake Catering in West Sussex

Funeral wake catering in all 371 towns and villages of West Sussex, slow-roasted on site, served at the time you choose.

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Funeral wake catering across West Sussex

A simple, hearty hog roast for a wake at home, a village hall or a venue, served calmly and on time. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and ask us for a quote.

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Funeral wake catering across West Sussex

We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. On the menu are apple sauce, salads and new potatoes, and we’re often booked for one-year memorials and family get-togethers after a service.

We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve.

  1. Share the date, place and rough numbers.
  2. You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
  3. The roast cooks while the service is under way.
  4. Food is ready when people arrive.
  5. Afterwards we pack up quietly.

Pricing in West Sussex

Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.

Why book our hog roast

  • Crackling for everyone who wants it
  • All the equipment comes with us
  • Choices for people who do not eat pork
  • Carved to order by a chef

Getting a price

Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.

What’s near Crawley

Locally, our bookings take us close to Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and Tilgate Park. Nearby too are The George Hotel (less than half a mile north), Three Bridges Junior School (under half a mile south-east) and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (within half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station in Crawley itself: Crawley station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (under half a mile north-east). The countryside around Crawley includes Tilgate Lake.

After a funeral in West Sussex

From Crawley, Horsham and Worthing to small villages, wakes in West Sussex are usually at home or a local hall. The roaster needs an outdoor spot nearby. The South Downs National Park and the High Weald National Landscape are within easy reach of places across West Sussex, so check venue rules on outside caterers for countryside events. 121 of the places we cover in West Sussex are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we frequently plan a sheltered spot for the roaster.

Crawley: Relatives driving in can use the A23 and A264 to reach Crawley. If the funeral is at a church such as Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. In late September, sunset in Crawley is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.

What a hog roast costs

The biggest factors are:

  • Access to the cooking area
  • The journey to the venue
  • Plates or china
  • How long the roast and service take

Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.

What we need to know

Good details mean a good quote. Please include:

  • Your menu choices
  • Allergies we should know about
  • Rough numbers
  • The address or postcode

To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.

What we serve, dish by dish

Rotisserie chicken

Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.

Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)

Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.

Events we cater in West Sussex

It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.

However big or small the event in West Sussex, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:

  • Wakes at home
  • Family get-togethers after a service
  • Pub and club wakes
  • Remembrance days

For event organisers in West Sussex

Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.

For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.

Diets, allergies and alternatives

Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:

  • Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
  • Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
  • Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
  • Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed

We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.

Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.

Questions from West Sussex

Is there a non-pork option?

Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.

What about coeliacs?

We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.

Do we need our own staff?

We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.

Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?

DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.

Can you cater a wake at short notice?

Generally. Contact us when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.

Do you provide china?

We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.

Does the roaster have to be outside?

Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.

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  • 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
  • Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away

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