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Funeral Wake Catering for Lower Horncroft
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Lower Horncroft? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Home wakes
- One-year memorials
- Memorial events
Funeral wake catering in Lower Horncroft
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Funeral wake catering near Lower Horncroft
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll try to help. For celebration-of-life gatherings and gatherings after scattering ashes, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In rural Lower Horncroft, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat.
- Where
- Lower Horncroft (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Lower Horncroft
Is Lower Horncroft close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Normally. Get in touch when the date is set and we’ll answer right away.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Planning the wake in Lower Horncroft
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Lower Horncroft. Typical bookings include:
- Pub and club wakes
- Home wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 2.3 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. 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 book our hog roast in Lower Horncroft
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
After a funeral in Lower Horncroft
Lower Horncroft is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wherever your wake is in Lower Horncroft, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Lower Horncroft is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lower Horncroft to Guildford (20 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Agatha, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Lower Horncroft, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area. Close by, we cover wakes in Coates (1 mile west), Fittleworth (1 mile north), Watersfield (1 mile south), Coldwaltham (1 mile south-east) and Bedham (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (0.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
- Nearby schools include Lodge Hill Residential Centre (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Hotel (0.5 miles north)
About the food
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
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Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In winter, it’s dark in Lower Horncroft by about 4:00pm, 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 rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards