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Hog Roast for a Wake in Donnington, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Donnington and across West Sussex.
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Funeral wake catering for Donnington
The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Most wakes in Donnington are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering near Donnington
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Typical bookings include gatherings at the family home and hall gatherings after a service, serving apple sauce, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Donnington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. 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.
- Location
- Donnington (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Donnington
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
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What else we do in Donnington
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Events we cater in Donnington
It copes with timings that shift.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Donnington, including:
- Wakes at a local club
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.6 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Arranging a wake in Donnington
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits wakes around Donnington, whatever the venue. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 27 miles away.
After a service at The Parish Church of St George, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. With the B2201 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Donnington. The coast is within about 6 miles of Donnington.
Wherever your wake is in PO20, we can bring the roaster to you. With the B2201 close by, Donnington is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby, you will find The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A level outdoor area
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Donnington: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St George?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Donnington?
Chichester station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can you wait?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away