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Funeral Wake Catering for Haslingbourne
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 Haslingbourne.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Haslingbourne
Funeral wake catering in Haslingbourne, carved to order
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Typical bookings include scattering-of-ashes gatherings and family meals after a funeral, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and new potatoes.
For a wake near Haslingbourne, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Location
- Haslingbourne (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books funeral wake catering in Haslingbourne?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Haslingbourne:
- Memorial events
- Wakes at a local club
- Ashes ceremonies
- One-year memorials
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 3.8 miles east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Places near Haslingbourne
What else we do in Haslingbourne
After a funeral in Haslingbourne
Haslingbourne is about 12 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Haslingbourne and the surrounding area. Haslingbourne is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Haslingbourne to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Haslingbourne; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in GU28, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Petworth (1 mile north-west), Rotherbridge (1 mile west), Hampers Green (2 miles north), Tillington (2 miles north-west) and Upperton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Coultershaw Heritage Site (0.9 miles south-west) and Coates Castle (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Haslingbourne includes The Mens and Bignor Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Black Horse Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Haslingbourne
Is Haslingbourne close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Haslingbourne
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- A picture of the cooking area
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Haslingbourne
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A level outdoor area
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Haslingbourne hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
See our pricing or the cost guide.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Most wakes in Haslingbourne are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards