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Funeral Wake Catering in Five Oaks
Funeral wake catering in Five Oaks: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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A hog roast near Five Oaks
How our funeral wake catering works in Five Oaks
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. Typical bookings include family get-togethers after a service and remembrance gatherings, with new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Five Oaks, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Area
- Five Oaks (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Space inside for guests
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Nearby places to Five Oaks
Other occasions in Five Oaks
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Wakes in Five Oaks are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Five Oaks questions
Is Five Oaks close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Five Oaks?
The closest is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
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.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we will adjust.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
After a funeral in Five Oaks
Five Oaks is about 5 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Five Oaks suit a hog roast. Five Oaks is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Five Oaks to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Here we cover the RH14 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Horsham Road, Hayes Wood Road and Stane Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Five Oaks, we also cover The Haven (1 mile north-west), Billingshurst (2 miles south-west), Slinfold (2 miles north-east), Newpound Common (3 miles west) and Coneyhurst (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east) and Broadfield (10 miles east).
A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (5 miles east).
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Events we cater in Five Oaks
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Five Oaks and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Home wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 2.2 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
For event organisers in Five Oaks
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
- Travel to Five Oaks
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards