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Hog Roast for a Wake in Ifieldwood, West Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Ifieldwood.
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Ifieldwood
Funeral wake catering in Ifieldwood, slow-roasted on site
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and church and village hall wakes, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads.
Near Ifieldwood, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Ifieldwood (RH11)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Ifieldwood
Is Ifieldwood too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Ifieldwood?
The closest is Ifield station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you come to Ifieldwood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Ifieldwood and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
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For event organisers in Ifieldwood
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Ifieldwood hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Ifieldwood: halls, homes and travel
Ifieldwood is about 2 miles north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cover wakes in Ifieldwood. Ifieldwood is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Margaret's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Ifieldwood, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over RH11. For wakes just outside Ifieldwood, we cover Ifield (1 mile east), Russ Hill (1 mile north), Lambs Green (1 mile south-west), Gossops Green (2 miles south-east) and Bewbush (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and County Mall (2.3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ifield Community College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (0.9 miles east)
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In winter, it’s dark in Ifieldwood by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Ifieldwood?
Quiet, respectful service.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Ifieldwood, including:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after a funeral
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Ifield station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
What affects the price in Ifieldwood
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
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’re paying for.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your date and serving time
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away