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Funeral Wake Catering in Broomer's Corner
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Broomer's Corner.
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- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering in Broomer's Corner
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A hall or room for eating
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Broomer's Corner
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Funeral wake catering in Broomer's Corner, carved to order
After a funeral in Broomer's Corner, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. For gatherings at clubs and pubs and gatherings at the family home, we’ll put together a menu of salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Broomer's Corner, home or the hall is usual. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Broomer's Corner (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Broomer's Corner
Other occasions in Broomer's Corner
Occasions we serve in Broomer's Corner
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
However big or small the event in Broomer's Corner, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at a local club
Families holding a service at St Mary's Mission Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
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.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. For a summer wake in Broomer's Corner, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Broomer's Corner
The biggest factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Time on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Broomer's Corner questions
Which station is closest to Broomer's Corner?
The closest is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Broomer's Corner?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Broomer's Corner?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer straight away.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
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.
After a funeral in Broomer's Corner
Broomer's Corner is about 7 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever your wake is in Broomer's Corner, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Broomer's Corner is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Broomer's Corner to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Billingshurst station is about 3.4 miles away. Broomer's Corner is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across the RH13 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Saucelands Lane, Sincox Lane and Hooklands Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Whitehall (1 mile east), Shipley (1 mile north-east), Dragons Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles south-east) and Ashington (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Within reach you will find Knepp Wildland.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Ask about china.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away