West Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Horsemere Green
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Horsemere Green.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Horsemere Green
Funeral wake catering in Horsemere Green, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and celebrations of life.
Near Horsemere Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Horsemere Green (BN17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Horsemere Green
Horsemere Green is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Horsemere Green and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Ford station, about 1.3 miles north. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Horsemere Green, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Horsemere Green, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in BN17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your wake could be at a house on Langford Close, Horsemere Green Lane and Apple Tree Walk, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Horsemere Green, we cover Climping (1 mile east), Atherington (1 mile south-east), Ford (1 mile north), Tortington (2 miles north) and Wick (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (12 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel Castle (3.4 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.1 miles north). Within reach you will find WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Horsemere Green include The Littlehampton Academy (2.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In late September, sunset in Horsemere Green is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Horsemere Green
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
FAQs for Horsemere Green
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is Horsemere Green too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add alternatives.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
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.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
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What else we do in Horsemere Green
Events we cater in Horsemere Green
If the service runs late, the food waits.
However big or small the event in Horsemere Green, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial gatherings
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.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards