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Hog Roast for a Wake in Avisford, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Avisford and across West Sussex.
- Celebrations of life
- One-year memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering in Avisford
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How our funeral wake catering works in Avisford
Wake catering across Avisford and West Sussex, at homes, halls and venues. We’re often asked to cater wakes at home and ashes ceremonies, serving salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Avisford, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Avisford (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Avisford: halls, homes and travel
Avisford is about 4 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Avisford and the surrounding area. Avisford is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Avisford to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Avisford is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 5 miles of Avisford, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in BN18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Binsted (1 mile east), Walberton (1 mile south-west), Slindon Common (1 mile north-west), Slindon (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Arundel Castle (2.6 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.8 miles south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Avisford
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Events we cater in Avisford
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Here’s what people in Avisford most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. Late-December sunset in Avisford is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Avisford, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Avisford questions
Is Avisford too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Avisford
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards