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Hog Roast for a Wake in Mannings Heath, West Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Mannings Heath.
- Life celebrations
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
A hog roast near Mannings Heath
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. Autumn and winter afternoons in Mannings Heath get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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How our funeral wake catering works in Mannings Heath
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll do our best. For hall gatherings after a service and life celebrations, we can cook salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes for your guests.
Near Mannings Heath, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Mannings Heath (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Mannings Heath
What else we do in Mannings Heath
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Where the roaster can go in Mannings Heath
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Who books funeral wake catering in Mannings Heath?
The family can spend time with guests.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Mannings Heath. Here are some of the most popular:
- Home wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Horsham station, about 2.1 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Arranging a wake in Mannings Heath
Mannings Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Mannings Heath? We cover the whole area. Mannings Heath is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area. Local streets include Church Road, Ryecroft Meadow and Masons Field; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Monk's Gate (1 mile south), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles north), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Crabtree (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (2.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
- Nearby schools include Newells Preparatory School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Dun Horse pub (under half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Why choose a hog roast in Mannings Heath?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
Ask about china.
Mannings Heath questions
Is Mannings Heath too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you come to Mannings Heath?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What affects the price in Mannings Heath
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards