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Hog Roast for a Wake in North Heath, West Sussex
Funeral wake catering in North Heath: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events
Planning an event in North Heath?
Arranging a wake in North Heath
North Heath is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in North Heath? We can help. North Heath is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from North Heath to Brighton (18 miles away).
North Heath is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in RH20, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Gay Street Lane and Stane Street; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Gay Street (1 mile south-east), Adversane (1 mile north), Codmore Hill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile south) and Nutbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include The Mens.
About our funeral wake catering in North Heath
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We are often asked to cater pub and club wakes and remembrance days, with apple sauce, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In a small place like North Heath, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours.
- Area
- North Heath (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Request gluten-free rolls
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Common questions in North Heath
Is North Heath close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to North Heath?
Pulborough station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Is there an alternative to pork?
We can add alternatives.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
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What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Autumn and winter afternoons in North Heath get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- One contact on the day
- Space inside for guests
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in North Heath?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
However big or small the event in North Heath, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 2.4 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards