West Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Elmer
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Elmer and West Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Pub and club wakes
- Memorial events
- One-year memorials
Funeral wake catering in Elmer
Funeral wake catering in Elmer, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who don’t eat pork. We are often asked to cater home wakes and gatherings after a cremation, serving salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
In Elmer, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Area
- Elmer (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Elmer stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
For event organisers in Elmer
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.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Other occasions in Elmer
Space, access and the venue
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
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
What affects the price in Elmer
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Elmer
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning the wake in Elmer
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Elmer, such as:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
If the funeral is at a church such as St Nicholas Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
Wakes in Elmer: venues and practical details
Elmer is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cater wakes across Elmer and nearby. We cater all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Ford station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Elmer is within about 3 miles of the sea.
We cater wakes across PO22 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Elmer Road, Ancton Lane and East Avenue, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Middleton-on-Sea (1 mile west), Bilsham (1 mile north), Atherington (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles north-west) and Horsemere Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis Museum (3.1 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles west).
- Local schools include Felpham Community College (2.1 miles west)
Questions from Elmer
Is Elmer close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Elmer?
Ford station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you wait?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Do you cover Elmer?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Elmer and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Ask about china.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away