West Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Climping
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Climping and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Memorial events
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering for Climping
How our funeral wake catering works in Climping
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will give you a quick answer. Popular choices include apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for gatherings at the family home and gatherings after a cremation.
In rural Climping, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Climping (BN17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Climping questions
Which station is closest to Climping?
Littlehampton station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Can you roast near the sea around Climping?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Is there an alternative to pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What do we need to organise?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Climping. Most wakes in Climping are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose funeral wake catering in Climping?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
After a service at The Parish Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Also near Climping
Other occasions in Climping
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep the alternatives labelled
If the service runs late, we wait.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Where the roaster can go in Climping
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space inside for guests
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Climping
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Wake catering near Climping
Climping is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover wakes in Climping. Climping is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Littlehampton station is about 1.2 miles away. Climping is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Climping is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the BN17 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake in a garden on Church Lane, Horsemere Green Lane and Crookthorn Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Climping, we also cover Horsemere Green (1 mile west), Atherington (1 mile south), Ford (1 mile north), Wick (1 mile north-east) and Tortington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3 miles east). The countryside around Climping includes WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include The Littlehampton Academy (1.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south)
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away