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Funeral Wake Catering in Henfield
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Henfield.
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
Book a hog roast in Henfield
Funeral wake catering in Henfield, carved to order
Wakes in Henfield happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. For wakes in village halls and remembrance gatherings, we can cook apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Around Henfield, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Henfield (BN5)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Henfield
It copes with timings that shift.
Here’s what people in Henfield most often book a hog roast for:
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebrations of life
If the funeral is at a church such as St Peter's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Summer evenings in Henfield stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- 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
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Other occasions in Henfield
Questions from Henfield
How far is Henfield from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What if the service runs late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you cater at home?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, given an outdoor cooking area.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Where the roaster can go in Henfield
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A friend or relative we can call
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Henfield?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Henfield hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Wake catering near Henfield
Henfield is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Henfield. We cater 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Henfield to Brighton (9 miles away).
Henfield is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the BN5 postcode area. We can cater a wake on streets such as Upper Station Road, High Street and Lower Station Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Henfield we cover include Woodmancote (2 miles south-east), Blackstone (2 miles east), Small Dole (2 miles south), Shermanbury (2 miles north) and High Cross (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Steyning Museum (3.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (less than half a mile east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards