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Hog Roast for a Wake in Monk's Gate, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Monk's Gate and the surrounding area.
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
Book a hog roast in Monk's Gate
Funeral wake catering near Monk's Gate
We cater wakes in Monk's Gate and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and memorial events, with roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and new potatoes.
For a wake near Monk's Gate, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Where
- Monk's Gate (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Monk's Gate
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Monk's Gate and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
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.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Nearby places to Monk's Gate
What else we do in Monk's Gate
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space inside for guests
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Monk's Gate
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In late September, sunset in Monk's Gate is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Wake catering near Monk's Gate
Monk's Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Monk's Gate and the surrounding area. Monk's Gate is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Horsham station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Coolhurst Close, Nuthurst Road and Brighton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Mannings Heath (1 mile north), Lower Beeding (1 mile east), Crabtree (2 miles south-east), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Roffey (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.4 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (3 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Monk's Gate include Newells Preparatory School (1.2 miles east) and The Forest School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dun Horse pub (0.7 miles north)
Common questions in Monk's Gate
Is Monk's Gate 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. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you come to Monk's Gate?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What affects the price in Monk's Gate
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away