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Funeral Wake Catering in Pickhurst
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Pickhurst.
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance days
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Pickhurst
Funeral wake catering in Pickhurst, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Pickhurst is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. Whether it’s remembrance days and home wakes, we’ll put together a menu of salads, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Pickhurst, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Pickhurst: halls, homes and travel
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover wakes in Pickhurst, along with the towns and villages around it. Pickhurst is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Pickhurst; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the RH20 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Pickhurst includes The Mens.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What affects the price in Pickhurst
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in Pickhurst?
Quiet, respectful service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Pickhurst:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Towns and villages near Pickhurst
Other occasions in Pickhurst
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
FAQs for Pickhurst
How far is Pickhurst from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Pickhurst
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. For a summer wake in Pickhurst, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away