West Sussex · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Nutbourne, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Nutbourne and the surrounding area.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance days
- Wakes in village halls
Slow-roasted pork in Nutbourne
Funeral wake catering in Nutbourne, carved to order
We cater wakes in Nutbourne and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues, with the roast cooked on site. On the menu are roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for one-year memorials and remembrance gatherings.
In a small place like Nutbourne, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Nutbourne (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Nutbourne
How far is Nutbourne from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Also near Nutbourne
What else we do in Nutbourne
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level outdoor area
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A hall or room for eating
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. In winter, it is dark in Nutbourne by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
After a funeral in Nutbourne
Nutbourne is about 3 miles north of Storrington, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to Nutbourne for wakes and the places nearby. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Nutbourne; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in RH20, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Stream Lane and Nutbourne Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Marehill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile north-west), West Chiltington (1 mile east), Gay Street (1 mile north) and West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Amberley Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and The Storrington And District Museum (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Nutbourne include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun Inn (less than half a mile south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning the wake in Nutbourne
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
However big or small the event in Nutbourne, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Home wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Pulborough station is about 2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Nutbourne
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Travel to Nutbourne
- The serving time and how long we are on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards