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Hog Roast for a Wake in Pulborough, West Sussex
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Pulborough.
- Memorial events
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering in Pulborough
Funeral wake catering near Pulborough
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll give you a quick answer. For gatherings at clubs and pubs and gatherings at the family home, we can cook apple sauce, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In Pulborough, the hall is often where people gather. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Pulborough (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Most wakes in Pulborough are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Wake catering near Pulborough
Pulborough is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to Pulborough for wakes. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Pulborough to Brighton (18 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the A283 to reach Pulborough. For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 0.6 miles west. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Pulborough, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the RH20 postcode area. Streets in the area include London Road, Station Road and Rectory Close, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Pulborough is on the A283, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Hardham (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (1 mile north-west), Coldwaltham (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (3 miles west) and Bedham (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and Coates Castle (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Pulborough includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Oddfellows Arms (within half a mile south-east)
Questions from Pulborough
Is Pulborough close to London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Pulborough?
Pulborough station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Occasions we serve in Pulborough
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Pulborough, such as:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes at a local club
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Anniversary memorials
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Pulborough, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Pulborough
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards