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Funeral Wake Catering in Bury
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 Bury.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Home wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Bury
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. 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, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Bury
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Bury, slow-roasted on site
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll give you a quick answer. We are often asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and gatherings after a cremation, with salads, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
Near Bury, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Location
- Bury (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For event organisers in Bury
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-December sunset in Bury is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Wake catering near Bury
Bury is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Bury for wakes. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Amberley station is about 1.2 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Bury, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in RH20, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include The Street, Houghton Lane and Coombe Crescent, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Bury we cover include West Burton (1 mile north-west), Amberley (1 mile east), Watersfield (2 miles north), Cross Gate (2 miles east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Bury include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Schools near Bury include Dorset House School (within half a mile east)
Who books funeral wake catering in Bury?
It copes with timings that shift.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Bury, such as:
- Wakes at a local club
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Questions from Bury
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you come to Bury?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away