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Hog Roast for a Wake in Coates, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Coates and West Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Coates?
Funeral wake catering in Coates, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Typical bookings include pub and club wakes and wakes at home, with apple sauce, salads and halloumi skewers.
Near Coates, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Coates (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose funeral wake catering in Coates?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
However big or small the event in Coates, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Home wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Agatha often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A short route for the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Wake catering near Coates
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We take a hog roast for the wake to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Coates and the surrounding area. Coates is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Coates to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles east. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Coates, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in RH20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Other places close to Coates we cover include Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Hotel (0.7 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Coates
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Numbers
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or RH20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Summer evenings in Coates stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- 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 pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Common questions in Coates
Is Coates close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. 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.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Nearby places to Coates
Other occasions in Coates
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards