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Hog Roast for a Wake in Heyshott, West Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Heyshott.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- One-year memorials
Planning an event in Heyshott?
About our funeral wake catering in Heyshott
After a funeral in Heyshott, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. Typical bookings include one-year memorials and gatherings at the family home, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In rural Heyshott, 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.
- Area
- Heyshott (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Heyshott
Alternatives are available.
Here’s what people in Heyshott most often book a hog roast for:
- Pub and club wakes
- Home wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- One-year memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St James, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
After a funeral in Heyshott
Heyshott is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Heyshott and its neighbours for wakes. We cater 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Heyshott to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Heyshott; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU29, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Heyshott we cover include Hoyle (1 mile north-east), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west) and West Lavington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Heyshott includes Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find Unicorn Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Where the roaster can go in Heyshott
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Places near Heyshott
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Heyshott questions
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.
How far is Heyshott from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-December sunset in Heyshott is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away