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Funeral Wake Catering for Slindon Common
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Slindon Common.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
Book a hog roast in Slindon Common
Common questions in Slindon Common
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How far is Slindon Common from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Funeral wake catering in Slindon Common, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we’ll try to help. Whether it’s church and village hall wakes and home wakes, we can cook rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and new potatoes for your guests.
For a wake near Slindon Common, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Slindon Common (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Events we cater in Slindon Common
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Slindon Common, such as:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance days
- Memorial events
Relatives arriving by train should know that Barnham station is about 2.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Slindon Common
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Slindon Common
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Wake catering near Slindon Common
Slindon Common is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits wakes around Slindon Common, whatever the venue. Slindon Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Slindon Common to Brighton (22 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Slindon Common; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Slindon Common is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN18, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. From Sunnybox Lane, Bridle Lane and Shellbridge Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Slindon (1 mile north-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Binsted (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Fontwell (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel Castle (3 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Slindon Common includes Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Spur Public House (under half a mile north)
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Most wakes in Slindon Common are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or BN18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Slindon Common?
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Slindon Common
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards