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Hog Roast for a Wake in West Hoathly, West Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in West Hoathly.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance days
Slow-roasted pork in West Hoathly
About our funeral wake catering in West Hoathly
A wake in West Hoathly is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. Popular choices include apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for church and village hall wakes and celebrations of life.
Near West Hoathly, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- West Hoathly (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Most wakes in West Hoathly are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
Wakes in West Hoathly: venues and practical details
West Hoathly is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around West Hoathly. West Hoathly is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that East Grinstead station is about 3.7 miles away. West Hoathly is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in RH19, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We can cater a wake on streets such as Hilltop Road, Sandy Lane and North Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Sharpthorne (1 mile east), Selsfield Common (1 mile north-west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Ardingly (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near West Hoathly include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Fox pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near West Hoathly
What else we do in West Hoathly
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Events we cater in West Hoathly
Alternatives are available.
However big or small the event in West Hoathly, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as St Margaret's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
Questions from West Hoathly
We are gathering after a service at St Margaret's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What affects the price in West Hoathly
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away