West Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Shermanbury
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Shermanbury.
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Funeral wake catering for Shermanbury
Funeral wake catering in Shermanbury, carved to order
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you right away whether we can help. For gatherings after a cremation and wakes at home, we’ll put together a menu of salads, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In a small place like Shermanbury, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Shermanbury (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Where the roaster can go in Shermanbury
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Towns and villages near Shermanbury
Also in Shermanbury
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Shermanbury
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Shermanbury?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A hog roast or other catering?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Shermanbury
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Shermanbury
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shermanbury and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
- One-year memorials
- Memorial events
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Giles, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Arranging a wake in Shermanbury
Shermanbury is about 7 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Shermanbury. Shermanbury is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Shermanbury to Brighton (about 11 miles away).
Shermanbury is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RH13, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Knapp Drive, Brighton Road and Partridge Green Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For wakes just outside Shermanbury, we cover Kent Street (2 miles north-east), Cowfold (2 miles north), Wineham (2 miles east), Henfield (2 miles south) and Blackstone (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (5.2 miles east). Open spaces near Shermanbury include Knepp Wildland.
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Shermanbury
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Roughly how many people
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Summer evenings in Shermanbury stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away