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Hog Roast for a Wake in Woodmancote, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Woodmancote and West Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
Slow-roasted pork in Woodmancote
Funeral wake catering near Woodmancote
We know families have a lot to arrange: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. We’re often asked to cater anniversary memorials and celebration-of-life gatherings, with halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
For a wake near Woodmancote, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Woodmancote (BN5)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Woodmancote
- Site access
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Woodmancote, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Woodmancote
Woodmancote is about 6 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever your wake is in Woodmancote, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Woodmancote is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Woodmancote to Brighton (about 8 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 4.3 miles east. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Woodmancote, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in BN5, we can bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Blackstone (1 mile north-east), Small Dole (2 miles south-west), Henfield (2 miles north-west), Albourne (2 miles north-east) and High Cross (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (4 miles east). Open spaces near Woodmancote include Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
Where the roaster can go in Woodmancote
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Events we cater in Woodmancote
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance days
- Wakes at a local club
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
After a service at The Parish Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. For a summer wake in Woodmancote, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to 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. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Woodmancote
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Normally. Contact us when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Woodmancote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards