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Funeral Wake Catering for Atherington
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 Atherington.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
Planning an event in Atherington?
About our funeral wake catering in Atherington
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include celebration-of-life gatherings and remembrance gatherings, serving apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Atherington, home or the hall is usual, 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
- Atherington (BN17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Autumn and winter afternoons in Atherington get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- 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.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: 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. Use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Planning the wake in Atherington
It copes with timings that shift.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Atherington, such as:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial events
- Ashes ceremonies
For a service at a church like Bailiffscourt Chapel, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Arranging a wake in Atherington
Atherington is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Atherington and its neighbours for wakes. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Atherington to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Littlehampton station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Atherington is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 2 miles of Atherington, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN17. Other places close to Atherington we cover include Climping (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile north-west), Ford (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
A little further out are Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and Rustington Museum (3.3 miles east). The countryside around Atherington includes WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include The Littlehampton Academy (2.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
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What else we do in Atherington
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level outdoor area
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
What affects the price in Atherington
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- Travel to Atherington
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Atherington
Is Atherington close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Bailiffscourt Chapel?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards