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Hog Roast for a Wake in Ditchling, West Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Ditchling.
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A hog roast near Ditchling
About our funeral wake catering in Ditchling
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. On the menu are halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we are regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and hall gatherings after a service.
In rural Ditchling, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Ditchling (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Nearby places to Ditchling
What else we do in Ditchling
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Events we cater in Ditchling
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in Ditchling most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If the funeral is at a church such as Ditchling Unitarian Chapel, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep the alternatives labelled
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BN6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Space inside for guests
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ditchling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
FAQs for Ditchling
Can you cater after a service at Ditchling Unitarian Chapel?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Ditchling close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater in Ditchling?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Ditchling and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
After a funeral in Ditchling
Ditchling is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Ditchling? We can help. Ditchling is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 1.4 miles west. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Ditchling, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN6, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From High Street, The Twitten and Charlton Gardens or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Keymer (1 mile west), Westmeston (1 mile south), Hassocks (1 mile west), Clayton (2 miles south-west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north), East Grinstead (15 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (under half a mile west) and The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Ditchling include Downlands Community School (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Hotel (under half a mile west)
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Wakes in Ditchling are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards