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Funeral Wake Catering in Horsham
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Horsham? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes in village halls
Book a hog roast in Horsham
Funeral wake catering near Horsham
Wakes in Horsham happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We are frequently asked to cater one-year memorials and life celebrations, with new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake in Horsham, a hall or club with grounds makes things easy. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Horsham (RH12, RH13, RH20, BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Horsham: halls, homes and travel
Horsham is about 31 miles south of London, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Horsham? We can help. Horsham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Hope Chapel, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives driving in can use the A24 and A29 to reach Horsham. Horsham is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the RH12, RH13, RH20 and BN44 postcode area. Streets in the area include Station Road, London Road and Market Square, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the A24 and A29 close by, Horsham is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Tower Hill (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles west), Holbrook (2 miles north), Warnham (2 miles north-west) and Southwater (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east), Broadfield (5 miles east) and Storrington (11 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Horsham has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Christs Hospital School Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Horsham Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). Within reach you’ll find Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Kingslea Primary School (within half a mile east) and Millais School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Brewhouse & Kitchen pub (within half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A safe distance from the hall
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Horsham
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Horsham. Typical bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If relatives are coming by rail, there’s a station right in Horsham: Horsham station.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Nearby places to Horsham
Other occasions in Horsham
What affects the price in Horsham
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or RH12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake in Horsham. In late September, sunset in Horsham is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Horsham
Is Horsham close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Hope Chapel?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away