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Hog Roast for a Wake in Highleigh, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Highleigh and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at a local club
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Memorial events
A hog roast near Highleigh
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
About our funeral wake catering in Highleigh
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Get in touch as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. We’re often asked to cater hall gatherings after a service and gatherings at clubs and pubs, with rotisserie chicken, salads and apple sauce.
In rural Highleigh, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Highleigh (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Highleigh
Is Highleigh too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Highleigh?
Chichester station, about 3.9 miles north of the centre.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In late September, sunset in Highleigh is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning the wake in Highleigh
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Highleigh and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at a local club
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
For a service at a church like St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What affects the price in Highleigh
The price comes down to:
- The number of people
- Travel to Highleigh
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Dietary requirements
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Highleigh
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price and the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Highleigh
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Highleigh: halls, homes and travel
Highleigh is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Highleigh? We can help. Highleigh is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Highleigh to Southampton (28 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. The coast is within about 4 miles of Highleigh.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20. We can cater a wake on streets such as Critchel's Lane, Highleigh Road and Green Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Highleigh we cover include Almodington (1 mile west), Birdham (2 miles north-west), Somerley (2 miles west), Earnley (2 miles west) and Shipton Green (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.5 miles north) and Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards