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Hog Roast for a Wake in Warminghurst, West Sussex
Funeral wake catering in Warminghurst: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Warminghurst?
Funeral wake catering in Warminghurst, carved to order
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. Whether it is gatherings after a cremation and home wakes, we can cook apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Near Warminghurst, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Warminghurst (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. For a summer wake in Warminghurst, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Warminghurst: halls, homes and travel
Warminghurst is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Warminghurst? We can help. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Warminghurst to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of the Holy Sepulchre often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Warminghurst is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RH20, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover wakes in Thakeham (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north), Heath Common (1 mile south-west) and West Chiltington (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Warminghurst includes Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (1.6 miles south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Travel to Warminghurst
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for Warminghurst
Can you cater after a service at Church of the Holy Sepulchre?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Warminghurst?
Pulborough station, about 4.7 miles west of the centre.
Is there an alternative to pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Warminghurst?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Warminghurst, such as:
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Pulborough station is about 4.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What crockery is supplied
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether VAT is included
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A short route for the equipment
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- A hall or room for eating
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards