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Hog Roast for a Wake in Ashurst Wood, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Ashurst Wood and the surrounding area.
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
A hog roast near Ashurst Wood
Occasions we serve in Ashurst Wood
Quiet, respectful service.
However big or small the event in Ashurst Wood, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at the family home
Relatives arriving by train should know that East Grinstead station, about 2.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
Funeral wake catering near Ashurst Wood
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. For celebration-of-life gatherings and gatherings after scattering ashes, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken and more.
In rural Ashurst Wood, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
- Area
- Ashurst Wood (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Ashurst Wood
Other occasions in Ashurst Wood
After a funeral in Ashurst Wood
Ashurst Wood is about 2 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Ashurst Wood, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Ashurst Wood is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
After a service at St Dunstan, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Ashurst Wood is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of RH19 and the streets around it. From Woods Hill Lane, Wray Close and Woods Hill Close or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in East Grinstead (2 miles north-west), Hammerwood (2 miles north-east), Saint Hill Green (2 miles west), Dormans Park (3 miles north-west) and Dormansland (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (9 miles west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (10 miles west) and Bewbush (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Grinstead Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Ashurst Wood include Stoke Brunswick School (within half a mile north-east) and Sackville School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Maypole Inn (within half a mile east)
For event organisers in Ashurst Wood
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Ashurst Wood
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In late September, sunset in Ashurst Wood is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- 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 clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Where the roaster can go in Ashurst Wood
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Ashurst Wood: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at St Dunstan?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Ashurst Wood?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away