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Hog Roast for a Wake in Durfold Wood, West Sussex
Funeral wake catering in Durfold Wood: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Durfold Wood?
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Most wakes in Durfold Wood are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering in Durfold Wood, carved to order
After a funeral in Durfold Wood, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. Popular choices include apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we are frequently booked for church and village hall wakes and wakes at a local club.
For a wake near Durfold Wood, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Durfold Wood (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Wakes in Durfold Wood: venues and practical details
Durfold Wood is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits wakes around Durfold Wood, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Witley station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Durfold Wood; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH14. From Dunsfold Road and Durfold Wood or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Plaistow (1 mile south-east), Ifold (2 miles south-east), Alfold Bars (3 miles east), Loxwood (3 miles east) and Alfold (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (5.8 miles west). Open spaces near Durfold Wood include Shillinglee Lake and Hydon's Ball.
Nearby places to Durfold Wood
More for events in Durfold Wood
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Durfold Wood
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
What affects the price in Durfold Wood
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Durfold Wood
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Durfold Wood: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Holy Trinity Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Durfold Wood?
The closest is Witley station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level outdoor area
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Occasions we serve in Durfold Wood
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Durfold Wood and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Home wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
After a service at Holy Trinity Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Staffing on the day
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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