West Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Colworth
Funeral wake catering in Colworth: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Life celebrations
- One-year memorials
- Home wakes
A hog roast near Colworth
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Summer evenings in Colworth stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral wake catering in Colworth, slow-roasted on site
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We are often asked to cater ashes ceremonies and home wakes, serving new potatoes, salads and apple sauce.
In a small place like Colworth, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Colworth (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Wakes in Colworth: venues and practical details
Colworth is about 2 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Colworth? We can help. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Colworth to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
Colworth is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in PO20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Colworth, we also cover Merston (1 mile west), Oving (2 miles north-west), Lagness (2 miles south-west), Runcton (2 miles west) and Shopwyke (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (13 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles west) and Rustington (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tote Copse Castle (1.3 miles north-east).
- Local schools include The Regis School (1.8 miles south)
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Why choose a hog roast in Colworth?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning the wake in Colworth
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Whatever the occasion in Colworth, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance days
For family travelling by train, Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
More for events in Colworth
Questions from Colworth
Which station is closest to Colworth?
The closest is Bognor Regis station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is Colworth too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you need anything from the family?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Do you cover Colworth?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A hall or room for eating
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Colworth
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards