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Hog Roast for a Wake in Ford, West Sussex
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Ford? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
Book a hog roast in Ford
Ford: halls, homes and travel
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ford and the surrounding area. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
After a service at The Parish Church of St Andrew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Ford is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ford, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in BN18, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Ford we cover include Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
- Pubs nearby include The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (under half a mile north-east)
Funeral wake catering in Ford, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Ford and West Sussex, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. Whether it is wakes at home and family meals after a funeral, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
In rural Ford, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Ford (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. In winter, it is dark in Ford by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A short route for the equipment
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
Ford: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Andrew: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater in Ford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ford and West Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Often, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we will answer right away.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Ford hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
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.
For event organisers in Ford
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Ford?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Ford, such as:
- Wakes at home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Ford station is in Ford itself.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Ask about china.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards