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Hog Roast for a Wake in Goose Green, West Sussex
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Goose Green.
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
- Ashes ceremonies
Planning an event in Goose Green?
How our funeral wake catering works in Goose Green
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Typical bookings include memorial events and life celebrations, serving salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
For a wake near Goose Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. 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.
- Where
- Goose Green (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Add chicken as an alternative.
After a funeral in Goose Green
Goose Green is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Goose Green? We cover the whole area. Goose Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Goose Green to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Billingshurst station is about 4.6 miles away. Goose Green is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the RH20 postcode area. From Goosegreen Lane and Cray's Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside Goose Green, we cover Thakeham (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south), Abingworth (1 mile south-west), West Chiltington (2 miles west) and Heath Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (3.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Goose Green
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or RH20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Goose Green?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Goose Green hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Summer evenings in Goose Green stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Questions from Goose Green
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is Goose Green close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Occasions we serve in Goose Green
Alternatives are available.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Goose Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- If the price includes VAT
- Staffing on the day
Also near Goose Green
What else we do in Goose Green
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards