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Hog Roast for a Wake in Crosspost, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Crosspost and across West Sussex.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering for Crosspost
Crosspost: halls, homes and travel
Crosspost is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Crosspost? We can help. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
After a service at St Mary Magdalene's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Crosspost; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Cowfold Road and Chapel Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover wakes in Bolney (1 mile north-east), Twineham Green (1 mile south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (2 miles south-west) and Kent Street (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (9 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
How our funeral wake catering works in Crosspost
Wakes in Crosspost happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. Typical bookings include gatherings at the family home and celebrations of life, with salads, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In a small place like Crosspost, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Crosspost (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Planning the wake in Crosspost
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
In Crosspost and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at the family home
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Wivelsfield station, about 4.2 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
Where the roaster can go in Crosspost
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Summer evenings in Crosspost stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Crosspost
We are gathering after a service at St Mary Magdalene's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Typically. Get in touch when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can you cater in Crosspost?
Yes, Crosspost is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
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.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Crosspost hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Places near Crosspost
Other occasions in Crosspost
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away