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Funeral Wake Catering in Newtimber
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Newtimber? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Pub and club wakes
A hog roast near Newtimber
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Funeral wake catering near Newtimber
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. We’re frequently asked to cater remembrance days and wakes at home, with apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and salads.
For a wake near Newtimber, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Area
- Newtimber (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Newtimber?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A safe distance from the hall
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
Also near Newtimber
Also in Newtimber
Occasions we serve in Newtimber
Quiet, respectful service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Arranging a wake in Newtimber
Newtimber is about 5 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cater wakes across Newtimber and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Newtimber to Brighton (6 miles away).
After a service at The Parish Church of St John Evangelist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Newtimber, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in BN6, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Clayton (2 miles east), Hurstpierpoint (2 miles north), Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-east), Hassocks (2 miles north-east) and Keymer (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (12 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (4.2 miles north) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Woods Mill and Wolstonbury Hill.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Newtimber
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Summer evenings in Newtimber stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Newtimber
Which station is closest to Newtimber?
The closest is Hassocks station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is Newtimber close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What should we provide?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards