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Funeral Wake Catering in Bewbush
Funeral wake catering in Bewbush: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- One-year memorials
Planning an event in Bewbush?
Funeral wake catering near Bewbush
A wake in Bewbush is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. We’re often asked to cater gatherings at clubs and pubs and celebration-of-life gatherings, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads.
For a wake in a place like Bewbush, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Bewbush (RH11, RH12, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Wake catering near Bewbush
Bewbush is about 1 mile west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Bewbush? We can help. Bewbush is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Ifield station, about 0.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH11, RH12 and RH10, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Eden Road, Byrd Road and Booth Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Gossops Green (1 mile north-east), Ifield (1 mile north-east), Ifieldwood (2 miles north), Lambs Green (2 miles north-west) and Rusper (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and County Mall (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Bewbush include Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (0.5 miles east) and St Wilfrid's Catholic School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Windmill pub (under half a mile north-east)
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Where the roaster can go in Bewbush
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A short route for the equipment
- A friend or relative we can call
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Travel to Bewbush
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Places near Bewbush
Other occasions in Bewbush
A hog roast compared with other options
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Bewbush
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Bewbush
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Bewbush:
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Hall gatherings after a service
After a service at St Alban's, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Wakes in Bewbush are typically in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Bewbush: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Bewbush?
The closest is Ifield station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Could you cook in Target Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away