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Hog Roast for a Wake in Little London, West Sussex
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Little London? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Little London?
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Funeral wake catering in Little London, carved to order
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial gatherings and ashes ceremonies.
For a wake near Little London, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Little London (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Little London
Other occasions in Little London
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In winter, it is dark in Little London by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Little London
Quiet, respectful service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Little London, such as:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Anniversary memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
Families holding a service at St Peter's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level outdoor area
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Little London
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Numbers
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Little London questions
Is Little London too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Typically. Get in touch when the date is set and we will answer straight away.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
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 confirm the space with your quote.
Do you come to Little London?
Yes, Little London is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Wakes in Little London: venues and practical details
Little London is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We cater wakes across Little London and nearby. Little London is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Little London to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Balcombe station, about 2.3 miles west. Little London is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in RH17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Ardingly (1 mile south), Highbrook (1 mile east), West Hoathly (2 miles north-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles north-east) and Selsfield Common (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Gardeners Arms (within half a mile north)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away