West Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Chichester
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Chichester and across West Sussex.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events
Planning an event in Chichester?
Questions from Chichester
Is Chichester close to London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Chichester?
Chichester station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre.
What should we provide?
Very little: the space and a contact.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How our funeral wake catering works in Chichester
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. Typical bookings include ashes ceremonies and remembrance days, with halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake in Chichester, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps, with outdoor space for the roaster. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Location
- Chichester (PO19, PO20, PO18, PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books funeral wake catering in Chichester?
Quiet, respectful service.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Chichester. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
Families holding a service at Church of St Paul frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Chichester: halls, homes and travel
Chichester is about 27 miles east of Southampton, in West Sussex. Chichester is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. Chichester is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Chichester to Southampton (27 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the A27 and A259 to reach Chichester. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 0.6 miles south.
We cover wakes in every part of PO19, PO20, PO18 and PO10 and the streets around it. From St Martin's Square, Market Road and Old Market Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Chichester is on the A27 and A259, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Chichester, we also cover Portfield (1 mile east), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (2 miles east), Maudlin (2 miles north-east) and East Lavant (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east). Chichester is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with lots of choice for wakes.
Other landmarks nearby include Novium Museum (less than half a mile south) and Chichester Castle (within half a mile east). The countryside around Chichester includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Central C of E Junior School (under half a mile west) and Chichester High School For Girls (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find George and Dragon Inn (under half a mile south-east)
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-December sunset in Chichester 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.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO19 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Also near Chichester
Also in Chichester
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards