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Funeral Wake Catering in Barnham
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Barnham.
- Memorial events
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Barnham?
Wake catering near Barnham
Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Barnham is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Barnham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 22 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Barnham station is in Barnham itself. Barnham is within about 7 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 4 miles of Barnham, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wake is in PO22, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake in a garden on Garden Crescent, Dollery Road and Goodacres, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Barnham we cover include West Barnham (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Yapton (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west) and Lidsey (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-west) and Tote Copse Castle (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Barnham includes WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Barnham include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Murrell Arms (less than half a mile west)
About our funeral wake catering in Barnham
Wake catering across Barnham and West Sussex, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for home wakes and remembrance gatherings.
In rural Barnham, home or the hall is usual. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Barnham (PO22)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Barnham questions
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Barnham too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In late September, sunset in Barnham is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Barnham
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Our staff serve and clear
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Request gluten-free rolls
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Nearby places to Barnham
What else we do in Barnham
Planning the wake in Barnham
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- One-year memorials
- Wakes in village halls
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
What affects the price in Barnham
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards