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Hog Roast for a Wake in Worth, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Worth and the surrounding area.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Worth
Why choose a hog roast in Worth?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Worth
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Funeral wake catering near Worth
We cater wakes in Worth and the surrounding area, wherever the family gathers. Typical bookings include wakes at a local club and hall gatherings after a service, serving roast pork in rolls or on plates, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
For a wake in a place like Worth, the village hall is often the heart of it. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Worth (RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wake. Most wakes in Worth are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
- A safe distance from the hall
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Events we cater in Worth
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Worth, such as:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Home wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Families holding a service at St Nicholas' Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
Arranging a wake in Worth
Worth is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Worth for wakes. Worth is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Worth to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Three Bridges station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Worth is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in RH10, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Worth Road, Banks Road and Saxon Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover wakes in Pound Hill (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-west) and Forge Wood (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Hospital (2.2 miles west) and County Mall (1.6 miles west). The countryside around Worth includes Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Oriel High School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Dem Shish pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Also near Worth
Other occasions in Worth
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
FAQs for Worth
How far is Worth from London?
About 27 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast in Worth Park Gardens?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details and we will reply promptly.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away