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Hog Roast for a Wake in Tisman's Common, West Sussex
Planning a hog roast for the wake in Tisman's Common? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Tisman's Common?
Funeral wake catering in Tisman's Common, slow-roasted on site
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. On the menu are halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads, and we’re often booked for celebrations of life and wakes in village halls.
In a small place like Tisman's Common, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Area
- Tisman's Common (RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Wakes in Tisman's Common are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Tisman's Common
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning the wake in Tisman's Common
If the service runs late, the food waits.
However big or small the event in Tisman's Common, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Home wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
Families holding a service at St John the Baptist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Common questions in Tisman's Common
Can you cater after a service at St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Tisman's Common close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal is not available.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Tisman's Common: halls, homes and travel
Tisman's Common is about 7 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Tisman's Common? We can help. Tisman's Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Tisman's Common to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Tisman's Common, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across RH12. Streets in the area include Hornshill Lane and Loxwood Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Bucks Green (1 mile east), Rudgwick (1 mile east), The Haven (2 miles south-east), Slinfold (3 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (7 miles east), Broadfield (12 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (11 miles east).
- Schools near Tisman's Common include Rudgwick Primary School (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen's Head Public House (0.7 miles east)
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Tisman's Common hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Tisman's Common
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away