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Hog Roast for a Wake in Lickfold, 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 Lickfold.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
Slow-roasted pork in Lickfold
Funeral wake catering near Lickfold
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll do our best. Typical bookings include home wakes and one-year memorials, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads.
In a small place like Lickfold, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
- Where
- Lickfold (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is often simpler. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Lickfold hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Site access
- 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, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Lickfold
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Lawrence: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Lickfold: halls, homes and travel
Lickfold is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Wherever your wake is in Lickfold, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Lickfold to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
A club or hall near Lickfold gives space for everyone and outdoor room for the roaster. For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Lawrence, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Lickfold; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in GU28, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Lurgashall (1 mile north-east), Lodsworth (2 miles south), Northchapel (3 miles north-east), Ebernoe (3 miles east) and Ansteadbrook (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Chichester (13 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (10 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles south). Within reach you will find Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
- Local facilities include North Ambersham (1.6 miles north-west)
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. For a summer wake in Lickfold, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU28 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose funeral wake catering in Lickfold?
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Lickfold. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Haslemere station, roughly 4.7 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Where the roaster can go in Lickfold
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Space inside for guests
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Lickfold
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- 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