Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Crawley, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Crawley and the surrounding area.
- One-year memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at home
Funeral wake catering in Crawley
Planning the wake in Crawley
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
In Crawley and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 4.5 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
Funeral wake catering in Crawley, slow-roasted on site
We cater wakes in Crawley and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at home and family get-togethers after a service, with apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads.
In rural Crawley, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Nearby places to Crawley
Also in Crawley
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
FAQs for Crawley
How far is Crawley from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Is Crawley too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
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.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Generally. Get in touch when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In winter, it’s dark in Crawley by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Wakes in Crawley: venues and practical details
Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Crawley, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Crawley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
For wakes in SO21, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Worthy Down (3 miles east), South Wonston (3 miles east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-east), Barton Stacey (4 miles north) and Springvale (4 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors.
- Nearby, you’ll find Fox And Hounds Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away