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Funeral Wake Catering in East Ashling
We bring a hog roast for the wake to East Ashling and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Wakes at a local club
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
A hog roast near East Ashling
Funeral wake catering in East Ashling, slow-roasted on site
If the service runs late, we wait: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. For one-year memorials and pub and club wakes, we’ll put together a menu of salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
Near East Ashling, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- East Ashling (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
East Ashling: your questions answered
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.
Do you come out to small places like East Ashling?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Where can you serve a wake?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
Nearby places to East Ashling
Other occasions in East Ashling
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-December sunset in East Ashling is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Travel to East Ashling
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Arranging a wake in East Ashling
East Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around East Ashling, from gardens to fields. East Ashling is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from East Ashling to Southampton (about 25 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Andrew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. East Ashling is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Other places close to East Ashling we cover include West Ashling (1 mile west), West Stoke (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (2 miles south) and Hambrook (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Novium Museum (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near East Ashling include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near East Ashling include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Groom Public House (within half a mile north)
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. 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 choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Why choose funeral wake catering in East Ashling?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Bosham station, about 1.4 miles south.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away