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Hog Roast for a Wake in Chilgrove, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Chilgrove and the surrounding area.
- Celebrations of life
- Ashes ceremonies
- One-year memorials
Book a hog roast in Chilgrove
About our funeral wake catering in Chilgrove
After a funeral in Chilgrove, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. We’re often asked to cater pub and club wakes and remembrance gatherings, with salads, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
Near Chilgrove, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Chilgrove (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books funeral wake catering in Chilgrove?
It copes with timings that shift.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Chilgrove, including:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- One-year memorials
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
Chilgrove questions
Do you come out to small places like Chilgrove?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Chilgrove from London?
About 51 miles from central London.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Chilgrove
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and the cost guide.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In winter, it’s dark in Chilgrove by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wake catering near Chilgrove
Chilgrove is about 6 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Chilgrove, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chilgrove to Guildford (about 25 miles away).
Chilgrove is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in PO18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include East Marden (2 miles west), Didling (3 miles north), Elsted (4 miles north), Compton (4 miles west) and Ingrams Green (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (10 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (7 miles south-west) and Rustington (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Centre (5.2 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Chilgrove include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Bow Hill.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What affects the price in Chilgrove
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Towns and villages near Chilgrove
More for events in Chilgrove
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away