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Funeral Wake Catering in Marehill
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Marehill and across West Sussex.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
- Pub and club wakes
Funeral wake catering for Marehill
Funeral wake catering near Marehill
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. We are frequently asked to cater remembrance gatherings and remembrance days, with new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
Near Marehill, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Marehill (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In winter, it’s dark in Marehill by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask about china.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level outdoor area
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Questions from Marehill
Do you come out to small places like Marehill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Marehill from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Nearby places to Marehill
What else we do in Marehill
Marehill: halls, homes and travel
Marehill is about 10 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Marehill? We can help. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Wiggonholt Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Marehill; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in RH20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include West Chiltington Road, Tudor Close and Kings Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Nutbourne (1 mile north-east), Broomershill (1 mile north-west), Wiggonholt (1 mile south), West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-east) and West Chiltington (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Amberley Castle (4 miles south-west) and The Storrington And District Museum (2.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Who books funeral wake catering in Marehill?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Whatever the occasion in Marehill, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Pub and club wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
- Home wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Pulborough station, about 1.6 miles west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What affects the price in Marehill
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards