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Funeral Wake Catering for Ashington
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Ashington? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Home wakes
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Funeral wake catering for Ashington
Funeral wake catering near Ashington
Wake catering across Ashington and West Sussex, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it is gatherings after scattering ashes and life celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers and more.
In a small place like Ashington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Ashington (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Ashington
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Ashington
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Ashington
Is Ashington close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Ashington Methodist Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Wake catering near Ashington
Ashington is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Wakes in Ashington are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Ashington; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of RH20 and the streets around it. Local streets include London Road, The Sands and Hillcrest Drive; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Wiston (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles east), Broomer's Corner (3 miles north) and Whitehall (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Schools near Ashington include Rydon Community College (2 miles west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
What else we do in Ashington
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Ashington?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Ashington. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
For a service at a church like Ashington Methodist Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Why choose a hog roast in Ashington?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Ashington
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. In winter, it’s dark in Ashington by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away