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Hog Roast for a Wake in Lambs Green, West Sussex
Funeral wake catering in Lambs Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wakes at home
- Memorial events
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Lambs Green
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Funeral wake catering near Lambs Green
After a funeral in Lambs Green, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. We are often asked to cater anniversary memorials and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, with new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Lambs Green, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Lambs Green (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
Lambs Green questions
Do you come out to small places like Lambs Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cover Lambs Green?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Usually. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll tell you quickly.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Where does the hog roast go?
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 will check it with you before booking.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space away from the building and any trees
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Occasions we serve in Lambs Green
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Lambs Green. Typical bookings include:
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
Families holding a service at St Mary Magdalene church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
Arranging a wake in Lambs Green
Lambs Green is about 3 miles west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Lambs Green for wakes and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Lambs Green to Guildford (16 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Faygate station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Lambs Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in RH12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Lambs Green we cover include Rusper (1 mile west), Ifieldwood (1 mile north-east), Bewbush (2 miles south-east), Ifield (2 miles east) and Russ Hill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Broadfield (3 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (3.1 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near Lambs Green include Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ifield Community College (2.2 miles east)
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In winter, it is dark in Lambs Green by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. 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 roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away