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Hog Roast for a Wake in Compton, West Sussex
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Compton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Compton
Wake catering near Compton
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Compton, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Compton is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.6 miles south-west. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Compton, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in PO18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wake on streets such as Church Lane and School Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For wakes just outside Compton, we cover East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). The countryside around Compton includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Coach And Horses Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Funeral wake catering near Compton
If the service runs late, we wait: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. For wakes at a local club and family meals after a funeral, we can cook rotisserie chicken, salads and apple sauce and more.
For a wake near Compton, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Compton (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Wakes in Compton are usually 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 rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Occasions we serve in Compton
It is simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Compton, including:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at the family home
- One-year memorials
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Before you choose a spot
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
- Clearance from walls and branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
What affects the price in Compton
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Questions from Compton
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Compton from London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Do you come to Compton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Compton and the rest of West Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
Why choose a hog roast in Compton?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Compton hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Compton
What else we do in Compton
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away