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Hog Roast for a Wake in Durrington, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Durrington and across West Sussex.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Home wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Durrington
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Funeral wake catering near Durrington
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Popular choices include new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater life celebrations and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
In Durrington, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Durrington (BN13, BN12)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Durrington
Durrington is about 1 mile north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Durrington? We can help. Durrington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Symphorian's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives driving in can use the A2032 to reach Durrington. Durrington is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 3 miles of Durrington.
Wherever your wake is in BN13 and BN12, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Lyn Road, New Road and Tavy Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Durrington sits on or near the A2032, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Other places close to Durrington we cover include Cote (1 mile north-west), High Salvington (1 mile north), Goring-by-Sea (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles north-west) and Patching (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (4 miles east) and Rustington (4 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Acre (2.2 miles south-east) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Palatine Primary School (0.7 miles south) and Durrington High School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Places near Durrington
Also in Durrington
Events we cater in Durrington
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Durrington:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If relatives are coming by rail, Durrington-On-Sea station, about 1.3 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The space, cover and access they need
Durrington questions
We are gathering after a service at St Symphorian's Church: can you cater?
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. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Durrington
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space inside for guests
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
If the service runs late, we wait.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What affects the price in Durrington
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Wakes in Durrington are generally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away