West Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Rock
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Rock.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
A hog roast near Rock
Funeral wake catering in Rock, carved to order
We cater wakes in Rock and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. We serve rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads, and typical bookings are for wakes in village halls and one-year memorials.
In rural Rock, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Rock (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Rock: halls, homes and travel
Rock is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Rock? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Rock is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Old London Road, London Road and Lamorna Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Washington (1 mile south), Heath Common (1 mile north-west), Sullington (1 mile west), Warminghurst (2 miles north) and Storrington (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Rock includes Chanctonbury Hill.
- Schools near Rock include Rydon Community College (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Frankland Arms Public House (0.6 miles south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Rock: your questions answered
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 will follow the site rules.
How far is Rock from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you cover Rock?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Rock and the rest of West Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Other occasions in Rock
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose a hog roast in Rock?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Rock hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and the cost guide.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In winter, it’s dark in Rock 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Rock
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Rock?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Rock:
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards