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Hog Roast for a Wake in West Green, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in West Green and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Pub and club wakes
A hog roast near West Green
Why choose funeral wake catering in West Green?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near West Green, such as:
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Anniversary memorials
Families holding a service at Voice of Deliverance Full Gospel Church of God often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Funeral wake catering near West Green
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Typical bookings include gatherings at the family home and anniversary memorials, serving rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake in a place like West Green, the village hall is often the heart of it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Location
- West Green (RH11, RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in West Green
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In winter, it is dark in West Green by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Space inside for guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
FAQs for West Green
Could you cook in Grattons Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is West Green close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
Can you wait?
That’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you come to West Green?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
For event organisers in West Green
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Also near West Green
Also in West Green
Wake catering near West Green
West Green is about 1 mile north of Crawley, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in West Green? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from West Green to Guildford (19 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Crawley station is about 0.8 miles away.
Anywhere in RH11 and RH10, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your wake is on Bank Lane, Swift Lane and Raven Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover wakes in Langley Green (1 mile north), Crawley (1 mile south), Southgate (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Tilgate (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (less than half a mile south) and Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Central Sussex College (0.7 miles south-east) and Ifield Community College (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Dr Samuel Johnson pub (within half a mile north-west)
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away