West Sussex · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Northchapel, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Northchapel and West Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes in village halls
Slow-roasted pork in Northchapel
Northchapel: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Northchapel?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 4 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Michael: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you cover Northchapel?
Yes, Northchapel is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Funeral wake catering in Northchapel, carved to order
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. We are often asked to cater anniversary memorials and gatherings after scattering ashes, with apple sauce, salads and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Northchapel, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Area
- Northchapel (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Late-December sunset in Northchapel is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Related guides
For event organisers in Northchapel
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Wakes in Northchapel: venues and practical details
Northchapel is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in West Sussex. We cover Northchapel and its neighbours for wakes. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Northchapel may suit. Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 4 miles north-west. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Northchapel, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in GU28, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your wake is on Pipers Lane, Valentines Lea and St Michaels Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover wakes in Ebernoe (2 miles south-east), Shillinglee (2 miles north-east), Lurgashall (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles north-west) and Ramsnest Common (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south-east), Billingshurst (9 miles east), Roffey (15 miles east), Southwater (13 miles east) and Midhurst (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.7 miles north-west) and North Ambersham (2.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
- Pubs nearby include Deepwell Tavern (under half a mile west)
Nearby places to Northchapel
Also in Northchapel
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A hall or room for eating
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Northchapel
Alternatives are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Northchapel:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at a local club
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Michael, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away