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Funeral Wake Catering for Small Dole
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Small Dole? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering for Small Dole
Funeral wake catering near Small Dole
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. For scattering-of-ashes gatherings and gatherings at the family home, we’ll put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and salads and more.
Near Small Dole, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Small Dole (BN5)
- 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
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Add chicken as an alternative.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-December sunset in Small Dole is 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.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Small Dole
Small Dole is about 5 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Small Dole is well within our area for wakes. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Small Dole to Brighton (about 8 miles away).
Small Dole is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 6 miles of Small Dole.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN5, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Downsview, Tottington Drive and Orchard Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Small Dole, we also cover Woodmancote (2 miles north-east), Henfield (2 miles north), Blackstone (2 miles north-east), Albourne (3 miles north-east) and High Cross (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Steyning Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Small Dole
Could you cook in Tottington Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Small Dole too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Can you wait?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Towns and villages near Small Dole
Also in Small Dole
Why choose funeral wake catering in Small Dole?
Quiet, respectful service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Small Dole. Typical bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance days
- Life celebrations
If relatives are coming by rail, Shoreham-By-Sea station is about 4.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Small Dole
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards