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Hog Roast for a Wake in Jacob's Post, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Jacob's Post and across West Sussex.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering in Jacob's Post
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Jacob's Post
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Funeral wake catering near Jacob's Post
We cater wakes in Jacob's Post and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. We serve halloumi skewers, apple sauce and salads, and typical bookings are for wakes at a local club and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Jacob's Post, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- Jacob's Post (RH15)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Jacob's Post
Other occasions in Jacob's Post
After a funeral in Jacob's Post
Jacob's Post is about 1 mile west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Jacob's Post? We can help. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
After a service at Providence Strict Baptist Chapel, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Jacob's Post is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the RH15 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. From Downs Road, London Road and Western Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Burgess Hill (1 mile east), Abbotsford (1 mile north), World's End (1 mile east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Burgess Hill Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakmeeds Community College (0.6 miles south-east) and St Paul's Catholic College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers pub (under half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
Send us the date, the address or RH15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Jacob's Post?
It copes with timings that shift.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Jacob's Post, including:
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
- One-year memorials
- Memorial gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Burgess Hill station is about 0.7 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
Common questions in Jacob's Post
Do you cater at venues 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.
How far is Jacob's Post from London?
About 37 miles from central London.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Step by step
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, worked back from your serving time. For a summer wake in Jacob's Post, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away