West Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Tilgate
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Tilgate.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Book a hog roast in Tilgate
Funeral wake catering in Tilgate, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. We serve halloumi skewers, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers after a service and remembrance gatherings.
In Tilgate, the hall is frequently where people gather. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Tilgate (RH10, RH11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Tilgate: halls, homes and travel
Tilgate is about 1 mile south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Wakes in Tilgate are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Crawley station, about 0.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
We cover wakes in every part of RH10 and RH11. That could mean a wake in a garden on York Road, Nash Road and Cook Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Tilgate, we cover Southgate (1 mile west), Crawley (1 mile north-west), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east), Maidenbower (1 mile east) and West Green (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles west).
A little further out are County Mall (0.7 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Tilgate includes Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Tilgate include Three Bridges Junior School (0.5 miles north-west) and Thomas Bennett Community College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Grasshopper pub (under half a mile south)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Tilgate?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
In Tilgate and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- One-year memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Tilgate questions
Can you do a hog roast in Tilgate Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Tilgate?
Crawley station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In late September, sunset in Tilgate is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Related guides
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Towns and villages near Tilgate
What else we do in Tilgate
Why choose a hog roast in Tilgate?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A short route for the equipment
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Tilgate
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
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.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away