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Hog Roast for a Wake in Ifold, West Sussex
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Ifold? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Anniversary memorials
- Church and village hall wakes
Funeral wake catering in Ifold
How our funeral wake catering works in Ifold
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Typical bookings include wakes at home and celebrations of life, with new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Ifold, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Ifold (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In late September, sunset in Ifold is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Ifold, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why choose a hog roast in Ifold?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price and the cost guide.
Other occasions in Ifold
Wake catering near Ifold
Ifold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cater wakes across Ifold and nearby, from gardens to fields. Ifold is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in RH14, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Birchwood Close, The Drive and Wildacre Close; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Loxwood (1 mile north-east), Plaistow (1 mile west), Alfold Bars (2 miles north-east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south) and Durfold Wood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south-east) and Bewbush (14 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Ifold
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Planning the wake in Ifold
The family can spend time with guests.
In Ifold and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as St John the Baptist, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- The space, cover and access they need
- Staffing on the day
- If the price includes VAT
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Ifold questions
Can you cater after a service at St John the Baptist?
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 will gather.
Is Ifold close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you cover Ifold?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Ifold and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
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.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A short route for the equipment
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away