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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hurst Wickham, West Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Hurst Wickham.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes in village halls
- Pub and club wakes
A hog roast near Hurst Wickham
Funeral wake catering near Hurst Wickham
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. For gatherings at clubs and pubs and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, salads and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In a small place like Hurst Wickham, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Hurst Wickham (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
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.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Nearby places to Hurst Wickham
Other occasions in Hurst Wickham
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- One contact on the day
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Hurst Wickham: your questions answered
Is Hurst Wickham close to London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
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 confirm the space with your quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why choose a hog roast in Hurst Wickham?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read how we price or the cost guide.
After a funeral in Hurst Wickham
Hurst Wickham is about 2 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Hurst Wickham, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St George, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Hurst Wickham is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the BN6 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on College Lane, Hurst Wickham Close and Belmont Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Hurstpierpoint (1 mile west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (1 mile south-east), Clayton (2 miles south-east) and Sayers Common (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Clayton Castle (1.9 miles south) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Poacher pub (0.5 miles west)
Events we cater in Hurst Wickham
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
In Hurst Wickham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Anniversary memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Hassocks station, about 1 mile south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Step by step
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Autumn and winter afternoons in Hurst Wickham get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BN6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards