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Hog Roast for a Wake in West Chiltington Common, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast for the wake to West Chiltington Common and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Slow-roasted pork in West Chiltington Common
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Funeral wake catering in West Chiltington Common, carved to order
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We serve salads, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we’re often booked for gatherings at the family home and family get-togethers after a service.
Around West Chiltington Common, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Location
- West Chiltington Common (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for West Chiltington Common
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.
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you cater?
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.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Who books funeral wake catering in West Chiltington Common?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings at the family home
- Hall gatherings after a service
- One-year memorials
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
West Chiltington Common: halls, homes and travel
West Chiltington Common is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits wakes around West Chiltington Common, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles west, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of West Chiltington Common, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the RH20 postcode area. Streets in the area include Morris Way, Nightingales and Wells Place, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in West Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile east) and Wiggonholt (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles south) and Amberley Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Rydon Community College (1.7 miles south-east)
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What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space inside for guests
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In late September, sunset in West Chiltington Common is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in West Chiltington Common
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards