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Hog Roast for a Wake in Balls Cross, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Balls Cross and West Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral wake catering in Balls Cross
Funeral wake catering in Balls Cross, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. For memorial gatherings and church and village hall wakes, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads for your guests.
In a small place like Balls Cross, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Balls Cross (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Balls Cross
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- 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. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Balls Cross
Can you cater after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Balls Cross from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Typically. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll answer right away.
Do you cover Balls Cross?
Yes, Balls Cross is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Arranging a wake in Balls Cross
Balls Cross is about 12 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Balls Cross? We can help. Balls Cross is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Balls Cross, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the GU28 postcode area. For wakes just outside Balls Cross, we cover Kirdford (2 miles east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-east), Plaistow (3 miles north-east), Ifold (4 miles north-east) and Wisborough Green (4 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles east), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south), Storrington (10 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lodsworth Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Balls Cross include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Balls Cross?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Balls Cross, including:
- Pub and club wakes
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes in village halls
After a service at Holy Trinity Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Also near Balls Cross
Also in Balls Cross
Why choose a hog roast in Balls Cross?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Balls Cross hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. Late-December sunset in Balls Cross is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away