West Sussex · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Washington, West Sussex
Funeral wake catering in Washington: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
Slow-roasted pork in Washington
Funeral wake catering in Washington, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in Washington happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for remembrance days and wakes at home.
In a small place like Washington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Washington (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
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For event organisers in Washington
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
What affects the price in Washington
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Washington
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Washington
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Washington too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Where the roaster can go in Washington
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Washington
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. In late September, sunset in Washington 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 clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Washington
Also in Washington
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Washington
- All the equipment comes with us
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Wakes in Washington: venues and practical details
Washington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Washington suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Washington to Brighton (13 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Washington; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From London Road, The Street and Chanctonbury Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Washington, we cover Rock (1 mile north), Sullington (1 mile west), Heath Common (2 miles north-west), Storrington (2 miles north-west) and Warminghurst (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Windlesham House School (1.2 miles south-west) and Rydon Community College (1.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Frankland Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Who books funeral wake catering in Washington?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Washington, such as:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a local club
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The space, cover and access they need
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away