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Hog Roast for a Wake in Sutton, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Sutton and West Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- One-year memorials
Planning an event in Sutton?
How our funeral wake catering works in Sutton
Wakes in Sutton happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. Whether it’s hall gatherings after a service and celebration-of-life gatherings, we can cook apple sauce, salads and new potatoes.
Near Sutton, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Sutton (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
More for events in Sutton
Sutton: your questions answered
How far is Sutton from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of the Holy Cross?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you cover Sutton?
Yes, Sutton is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
Do you need anything from the family?
Very little: the space and a contact.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Events we cater in Sutton
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Sutton:
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of the Holy Cross, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- If the price includes VAT
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. For a summer wake in Sutton, there is light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Sutton hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Wakes in Sutton: venues and practical details
Sutton is about 9 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Sutton is well within our area for wakes. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Sutton to Brighton (about 22 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Amberley station is about 3.7 miles away. Sutton is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in RH20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Duncton (2 miles north-west), East Lavington (2 miles north-west), Rotherbridge (3 miles north), Graffham (3 miles north-west) and Haslingbourne (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.9 miles north) and Arundel and District Hospital (5.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or RH20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards