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Hog Roast for a Wake in Southwater, West Sussex
Funeral wake catering in Southwater: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Ashes ceremonies
A hog roast near Southwater
How our funeral wake catering works in Southwater
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and ashes ceremonies, with apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Around Southwater, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Area
- Southwater (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space inside for guests
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Southwater?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Southwater and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial events
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at a local club
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- How many staff will carve and serve
Southwater questions
We’re gathering after a service at Holy Innocents Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Southwater close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Wakes in Southwater: venues and practical details
Southwater is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Southwater. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For a service at a church like Holy Innocents Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
For wakes in RH13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Station Road, Walmer Close and Pevensey Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Tower Hill (2 miles north), Nuthurst (2 miles east), Brooks Green (2 miles west), Barns Green (2 miles west) and Maplehurst (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (11 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Southwater include Knepp Wildland.
- Schools near Southwater include The Doyle School of Design and Technology (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Lintot pub (less than half a mile west)
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Autumn and winter afternoons in Southwater get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, hot food feels more caring. 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.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Nearby places to Southwater
What else we do in Southwater
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards