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Hog Roast for a Wake in Kingsfold, West Sussex
Funeral wake catering in Kingsfold: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
A hog roast near Kingsfold
FAQs for Kingsfold
Which station is closest to Kingsfold?
The closest is Warnham station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is Kingsfold close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll answer straight away.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How our funeral wake catering works in Kingsfold
If the service runs late, we wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Whether it is life celebrations and remembrance gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
For a wake near Kingsfold, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Kingsfold (RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Kingsfold
Also in Kingsfold
Arranging a wake in Kingsfold
Kingsfold is about 3 miles north of Horsham, in West Sussex. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Kingsfold and the surrounding area. Kingsfold is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Kingsfold to Guildford (14 miles away).
Kingsfold is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the RH12 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Foxwood, Priors Wood and Dorking Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Paynes Green (2 miles north-west), Capel (2 miles north), Ockley (3 miles north-west), Forest Green (4 miles north-west) and Beare Green (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dog and Duck Public House (0.7 miles south)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. 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.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- One contact on the day
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Who books funeral wake catering in Kingsfold?
Alternatives are available.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Kingsfold and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Remembrance days
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
If relatives are coming by rail, Warnham station is about 1.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Plates, china and cutlery
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-December sunset in Kingsfold is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Check with family about dietary needs
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away