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Hog Roast for a Wake in Newpound Common, West Sussex
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Newpound Common.
- Wakes in village halls
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial events
Funeral wake catering in Newpound Common
Funeral wake catering in Newpound Common, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: we will hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. Typical bookings include pub and club wakes and scattering-of-ashes gatherings, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and new potatoes.
For a wake near Newpound Common, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Where
- Newpound Common (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Newpound Common
Is Newpound Common 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.
What’s the nearest station to Newpound Common?
Billingshurst station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Wake catering near Newpound Common
Newpound Common is about 8 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Newpound Common and its neighbours for wakes. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Newpound Common to Guildford (15 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 2.1 miles south-east.
Wherever your wake is in RH14, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Newpound and Newpound Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Billingshurst (2 miles south-east), Five Oaks (3 miles east), The Haven (3 miles north-east), Coneyhurst (3 miles south-east) and Tisman's Common (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (8 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south) and Broadfield (13 miles east).
The countryside around Newpound Common includes The Mens.
- Nearby schools include The Weald School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers Arms Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Summer evenings in Newpound Common stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Newpound Common
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
- Travel to Newpound Common
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Newpound Common
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Newpound Common
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Newpound Common?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
In Newpound Common and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- One-year memorials
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
- Home wakes
After a service at The Parish Church of St Peter Ad Vincula, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A friend or relative we can call
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- 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