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Hog Roast for a Wake in Botolphs, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Botolphs and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Slow-roasted pork in Botolphs
About our funeral wake catering in Botolphs
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Whether it is family get-togethers after a service and celebrations of life, we can cook rotisserie chicken, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Botolphs, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Botolphs (BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Botolphs
What’s the nearest station to Botolphs?
The closest is Shoreham-By-Sea station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at St Botolph's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
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.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Where the roaster can go in Botolphs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Why choose a hog roast in Botolphs?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Botolphs
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Botolphs
More for events in Botolphs
Wake catering near Botolphs
Botolphs is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Botolphs and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Botolphs to Brighton (about 8 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 3.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 4 miles of Botolphs.
Anywhere in BN44, we can roast on site for your guests. For wakes just outside Botolphs, we cover Upper Beeding (1 mile north-east), Bramber (1 mile north), Steyning (1 mile north-west), Sompting (3 miles south-west) and Lancing (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Steyning Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Steep Down and Mill Hill.
- Local schools include Steyning Grammar School (1.6 miles north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
What affects the price in Botolphs
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Botolphs
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Botolphs, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
For event organisers in Botolphs
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Most wakes in Botolphs are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Botolphs
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Botolphs. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Families holding a service at St Botolph's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards