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Funeral Wake Catering in Watersfield
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Watersfield and across West Sussex.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Watersfield
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Funeral wake catering in Watersfield, 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. For home wakes and memorial gatherings, we can cook rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers for your guests.
For a wake near Watersfield, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Location
- Watersfield (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A safe distance from the hall
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Watersfield
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Common questions in Watersfield
What’s the nearest station to Watersfield?
Pulborough station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Wakes in Watersfield: venues and practical details
Watersfield is about 8 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wakes in Watersfield are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Watersfield to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
After a service at The Parish Church of St Giles, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Watersfield is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in RH20, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From London Road, Chapel Close and River Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Watersfield, we also cover Coldwaltham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north), West Burton (1 mile south-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Bury (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Amberley Museum (2.5 miles south) and Coates Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Watersfield include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Schools near Watersfield include St James' CofE Primary School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Labouring Man pub (0.9 miles north-east)
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In late September, sunset in Watersfield is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Events we cater in Watersfield
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
In Watersfield and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Pulborough station, about 2.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Watersfield
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards