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Hog Roast for a Wake in Worth Abbey, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Worth Abbey and the surrounding area.
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance days
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering for Worth Abbey
Common questions in Worth Abbey
Do you come out to small places like Worth Abbey?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Worth Abbey close to London?
About 28 miles from central London.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Funeral wake catering near Worth Abbey
We cater wakes in Worth Abbey and the surrounding area, at homes, halls and venues. We are often asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and wakes at home, with apple sauce, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Worth Abbey, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Worth Abbey (RH10)
- 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
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Worth Abbey: halls, homes and travel
Worth Abbey is about 3 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Wherever your wake is in Worth Abbey, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Worth Abbey to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Three Bridges station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Worth Abbey is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in RH10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Worth Abbey, we also cover Balcombe Lane (2 miles south-west), Furnace Green (2 miles west), Balcombe (3 miles south), Pease Pottage (4 miles west) and Staplefield (5 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (3 miles west), Horsham (9 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (5 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include County Mall (3.4 miles west) and Crawley Hospital (4 miles west). The countryside around Worth Abbey includes Tilgate Lake.
For event organisers in Worth Abbey
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Where the roaster can go in Worth Abbey
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Worth Abbey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Places near Worth Abbey
What else we do in Worth Abbey
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Worth Abbey?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Worth Abbey:
- Pub and club wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance days
If the funeral is at a church such as Abbey Church of Our Lady Help of Christians, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Summer evenings in Worth Abbey stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A photo of the cooking area
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away