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Hog Roast for a Wake in Cross Gate, West Sussex
Funeral wake catering in Cross Gate: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at the family home
Slow-roasted pork in Cross Gate
Funeral wake catering in Cross Gate, carved to order
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include home wakes and wakes at a local club, serving halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce.
For a wake near Cross Gate, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours.
- Where
- Cross Gate (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
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Other occasions in Cross Gate
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. For a summer wake in Cross Gate, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Cross Gate: your questions answered
Is Cross Gate too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
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.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Wake catering near Cross Gate
Cross Gate is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Cross Gate? We can help. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Amberley station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Cross Gate is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in BN18, we can bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Rackham (1 mile east), Amberley (1 mile south-west), Bury (2 miles west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west) and Watersfield (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Amberley Museum (1.4 miles south-west) and Amberley Castle (1 mile west). The countryside around Cross Gate includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Planning the wake in Cross Gate
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cross Gate and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- How dietary needs are handled
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Cross Gate
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away