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Hog Roast for a Wake in Rotherbridge, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Rotherbridge and the surrounding area.
- Wakes in village halls
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
A hog roast near Rotherbridge
Funeral wake catering near Rotherbridge
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. For ashes ceremonies and celebrations of life, we can cook new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Rotherbridge, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Rotherbridge (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Rotherbridge
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of All Hallows: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Rotherbridge?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cover Rotherbridge?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Rotherbridge and West Sussex. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue and we will reply promptly.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll adjust.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
- 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. Use our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Rotherbridge?
Alternatives are available.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Rotherbridge. Typical bookings include:
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
- One-year memorials
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of All Hallows frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In late September, sunset in Rotherbridge is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Rotherbridge
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Rotherbridge: halls, homes and travel
Rotherbridge is about 8 miles south-west of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Rotherbridge suit a hog roast. Rotherbridge is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Rotherbridge to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 4.8 miles east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Rotherbridge, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in GU28, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your wake is on Kilsham Lane and Rotherbridge Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Rotherbridge, we also cover Petworth (1 mile north-east), Haslingbourne (1 mile east), Tillington (1 mile north), Upperton (2 miles north) and Hampers Green (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (2.1 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (0.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Towns and villages near Rotherbridge
Other occasions in Rotherbridge
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away