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Hog Roast for a Wake in Westmeston, West Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Westmeston.
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance days
Book a hog roast in Westmeston
Funeral wake catering in Westmeston, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll try to help. For scattering-of-ashes gatherings and wakes at a local club, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
In a small place like Westmeston, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Westmeston (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Westmeston
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Westmeston hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Westmeston. For a summer wake in Westmeston, there is light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for 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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For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What affects the price in Westmeston
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
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.
After a funeral in Westmeston
Westmeston is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Westmeston. Westmeston is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater.
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Martin frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Westmeston is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in BN6, we can roast on site for your guests. For wakes just outside Westmeston, we cover Ditchling (1 mile north), Keymer (2 miles north-west), Clayton (2 miles west), Hassocks (2 miles north-west) and Hurst Wickham (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (14 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-west) and Lancing (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (1.7 miles west) and The Dene Hospital (4.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Local schools include Downlands Community School (1.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Bull Hotel (1 mile north)
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FAQs for Westmeston
Is Westmeston close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Martin: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add alternatives.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you cover Westmeston?
Yes, Westmeston is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Who books funeral wake catering in Westmeston?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Westmeston:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events
- Church and village hall wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
If relatives are coming by rail, Hassocks station, about 2.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards