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Funeral Wake Catering for Apuldram
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Apuldram.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings at the family home
- Hall gatherings after a service
Planning an event in Apuldram?
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Travel to Apuldram
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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
How our funeral wake catering works in Apuldram
If the service runs late, we wait: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. We’re frequently asked to cater life celebrations and home wakes, serving apple sauce, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
For a wake near Apuldram, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Apuldram (PO20, PO19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Wakes in Apuldram: venues and practical details
Apuldram is about 2 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Apuldram suit a hog roast. Apuldram is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 27 miles away.
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Anywhere in PO20 and PO19, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wake on streets such as Dell Quay Road, Appledram Lane South and Donnington Park or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Fishbourne (1 mile north), Bosham Hoe (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles north-west), Bosham (2 miles west) and West Itchenor (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (1.3 miles north) and The Prebendal School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south)
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Request gluten-free rolls
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Events we cater in Apuldram
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Apuldram, such as:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Hall gatherings after a service
For family travelling by train, Chichester station is about 1.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- VAT, if it applies
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A short route for the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Apuldram
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Common questions in Apuldram
What’s the nearest station to Apuldram?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is Apuldram close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater in Apuldram?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
For event organisers in Apuldram
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Most wakes in Apuldram are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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More for events in Apuldram
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards