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Funeral Wake Catering in Shipley
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Shipley? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance days
Planning an event in Shipley?
Funeral wake catering in Shipley, carved to order
Funerals are typically planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll give you a quick answer. We serve new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and life celebrations.
Near Shipley, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Shipley (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Shipley
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Other occasions in Shipley
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Shipley: halls, homes and travel
Shipley is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Shipley for wakes and the places nearby. Shipley is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 4 miles north-west of the centre.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Church Close and School Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Shipley we cover include Whitehall (1 mile south-west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Broomer's Corner (1 mile south-west), Dial Post (2 miles south) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What affects the price in Shipley
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Travel to Shipley
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In winter, it is dark in Shipley by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Let us know if there’s something the person especially liked.
Common questions in Shipley
How far is Shipley from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Shipley?
Billingshurst station, about 4 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do you cover Shipley?
Yes, Shipley is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Occasions we serve in Shipley
Alternatives are available.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shipley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
After a service at The Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staffing on the day
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards