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Hog Roast for a Wake in Crockerhill, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Crockerhill and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
Funeral wake catering in Crockerhill
Why choose funeral wake catering in Crockerhill?
Quiet, respectful service.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Crockerhill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Home wakes
- Wakes in village halls
Relatives arriving by train should know that Barnham station, about 2.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
How our funeral wake catering works in Crockerhill
Wake catering across Crockerhill and West Sussex, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. Typical bookings include home wakes and memorial gatherings, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers.
In rural Crockerhill, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Crockerhill (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Wake catering near Crockerhill
Crockerhill is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Crockerhill, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Crockerhill; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 6 miles of Crockerhill, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in PO18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. For wakes just outside Crockerhill, we cover East Hampnett (1 mile south-west), Norton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south-east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles south) and Chichester Centre (3.7 miles west). Open spaces near Crockerhill include Levin Down.
- Schools near Crockerhill include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Winterton Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
Places near Crockerhill
What else we do in Crockerhill
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Wakes in Crockerhill are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Crockerhill hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
FAQs for Crockerhill
Do you come out to small places like Crockerhill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Crockerhill?
Barnham station, about 2.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer straight away.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What affects the price in Crockerhill
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- Time on site
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level outdoor area
- A friend or relative we can call
- A hall or room for eating
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away