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Funeral Wake Catering for Whitehall
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Whitehall.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers after a service
Book a hog roast in Whitehall
After a funeral in Whitehall
Whitehall is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Whitehall. Whitehall is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Billingshurst station, about 3.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Wakes anywhere in RH13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Shipley (1 mile north-east), Broomer's Corner (1 mile west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Dial Post (2 miles south-east) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Within reach you will find Knepp Wildland.
Funeral wake catering near Whitehall
After a funeral in Whitehall, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. We serve apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for remembrance days and church and village hall wakes.
In rural Whitehall, home or the hall is usual. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Where
- Whitehall (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Whitehall
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
For event organisers in Whitehall
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
What happens on the day
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. In winter, it is dark in Whitehall by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Get in touch 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 leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Whitehall
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
In Whitehall and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial events
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance days
For a service at a church like The Church of St Mary the Virgin, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A photo of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Common questions in Whitehall
We’re gathering after a service at The Church of St Mary the Virgin: 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.
Which station is closest to Whitehall?
The closest is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards