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Funeral Wake Catering in Ifield
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Ifield and across West Sussex.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes in village halls
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Ifield
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Funeral wake catering in Ifield, carved to order
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. For home wakes and one-year memorials, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
In Ifield, the hall is often where people gather. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Where
- Ifield (RH11, RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or the cost guide.
Wake catering near Ifield
Ifield is about 1 mile north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cover wakes in Ifield, along with the towns and villages around it. Ifield is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Margaret's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Ifield is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across the RH11 and RH10 postcode area and the streets around it. From Mill Lane, Hare Lane and Brock Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Gossops Green (1 mile south), Ifieldwood (1 mile west), Bewbush (1 mile south-west), Russ Hill (2 miles north-west) and Charlwood (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (0.6 miles south-east) and County Mall (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ifield Community College (less than half a mile south) and St Wilfrid's Catholic School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (under half a mile north-west)
Planning the wake in Ifield
Quiet, respectful service.
In Ifield and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Remembrance days
- Family meals after a funeral
- Pub and club wakes
- Celebrations of life
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Ifield station, about 0.6 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Common questions in Ifield
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do a hog roast in Target Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What space does the roaster 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’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Other occasions in Ifield
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-December sunset in Ifield is about 3:55pm, 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 numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A hall or room for eating
- A level outdoor area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards