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Funeral Wake Catering in Bedham
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Bedham and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Bedham?
For event organisers in Bedham
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Funeral wake catering in Bedham, carved to order
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 remembrance days and wakes in village halls, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and salads.
In rural Bedham, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Area
- Bedham (RH20)
- Area hub
- 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
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Bedham
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Summer evenings in Bedham stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- 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.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Wake catering near Bedham
Bedham is about 6 miles south-west of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bedham. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Bedham to Guildford (19 miles away).
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Bedham is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Bedham Lane, Upper Street and Stretch Hill or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Bedham, we cover Fittleworth (1 mile south), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (2 miles east) and Hardham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Bedham includes The Mens and Bignor Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Hotel (0.9 miles south)
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Permission from the hall or venue
- One contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
FAQs for Bedham
How far is Bedham from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Bedham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater in Bedham?
Yes, Bedham is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We will handle the rest.
What if the service runs late?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Bedham?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Bedham, including:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance days
Relatives arriving by train should know that Pulborough station, about 2.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Who carves and who serves
What affects the price in Bedham
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- Travel to Bedham
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away