West Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Cowfold
Funeral wake catering in Cowfold: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Cowfold?
Funeral wake catering near Cowfold
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We are frequently asked to cater celebrations of life and gatherings at clubs and pubs, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Cowfold, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Cowfold (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Cowfold
Cowfold is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Cowfold. Cowfold is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over RH13. Local streets include Oakfield Road, Acorn Avenue and Holm Oaks; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover wakes in Kent Street (1 mile south-east), Wineham (2 miles south-east), Shermanbury (2 miles south), Crosspost (3 miles east) and Twineham Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Cowfold include Knepp Wildland.
Occasions we serve in Cowfold
Alternatives are available.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Cowfold, including:
- Remembrance gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In late September, sunset in Cowfold is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cowfold questions
Do you come out to small places like Cowfold?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Cowfold hosts choose us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Cowfold
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.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Send us the date, the address or RH13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space inside for guests
- Clearance from walls and branches
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Also near Cowfold
Also in Cowfold
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away