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Funeral Wake Catering in East Lavington
We bring a hog roast for the wake to East Lavington and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in East Lavington?
East Lavington: halls, homes and travel
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. East Lavington and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. East Lavington is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 22 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of East Lavington, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in GU28, we can roast on site for your guests. Other places close to East Lavington we cover include Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Lavington include Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
How our funeral wake catering works in East Lavington
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Typical bookings include celebration-of-life gatherings and memorial events, with apple sauce, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In a small place like East Lavington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- East Lavington (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In late September, sunset in East Lavington is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU28 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in East Lavington
How far is East Lavington from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
What should we provide?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We will handle the rest.
Is it a sit-down meal?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in East Lavington
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space inside for guests
- Parking close by for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Why choose funeral wake catering in East Lavington?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
However big or small the event in East Lavington, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial events
After a service at The Parish Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away