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Hog Roast for a Wake in Goddards Green, West Sussex
Funeral wake catering in Goddards Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Memorial gatherings
- Home wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Goddards Green
Funeral wake catering in Goddards Green, carved to order
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Whether it’s celebration-of-life gatherings and memorial events, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
For a wake near Goddards Green, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- Goddards Green (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Add chicken as an alternative.
What we serve, 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.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A short route for the equipment
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
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.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Most wakes in Goddards Green are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Planning the wake in Goddards Green
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Goddards Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Relatives driving in can use the A2300 to reach Goddards Green.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
After a funeral in Goddards Green
Goddards Green is about 2 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Goddards Green and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Goddards Green to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Burgess Hill station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Families holding a service at St Edward the Confessor often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Goddards Green is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in BN6, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Cuckfield Road and High Hatch Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. With the A2300 close by, Goddards Green is simple for us to get to for your wake. Other places close to Goddards Green we cover include Hickstead (1 mile west), Abbotsford (1 mile east), Jacob's Post (1 mile east), Sayers Common (2 miles south-west) and Ansty (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Burgess Hill Museum (2 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Goddards Green include Southway Junior School (1.1 miles south-east)
Common questions in Goddards Green
Is Goddards Green close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Can you wait?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Can you cater in Goddards Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Goddards Green and the rest of West Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away