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Funeral Wake Catering in Elsted Marsh
Funeral wake catering in Elsted Marsh: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- One-year memorials
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering in Elsted Marsh
Funeral wake catering near Elsted Marsh
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. We serve salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for hall gatherings after a service and memorial gatherings.
In rural Elsted Marsh, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Elsted Marsh (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Elsted Marsh
We’re gathering after a service at St George's Church: can you cater?
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. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Elsted Marsh?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Occasions we serve in Elsted Marsh
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Elsted Marsh and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at St George's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Allergen information for every dish
Places near Elsted Marsh
Also in Elsted Marsh
Where the roaster can go in Elsted Marsh
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Wakes in Elsted Marsh: venues and practical details
Elsted Marsh is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Elsted Marsh, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Elsted Marsh to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
Elsted Marsh is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in GU29, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Other places close to Elsted Marsh we cover include Ingrams Green (1 mile east), Dumpford (1 mile north), Trotton (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile south-west) and Didling (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (14 miles south-east), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (10 miles south-west), Portfield (10 miles south), Yapton (14 miles south-east) and East Wittering (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (3.2 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Elsted Marsh include Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Keeper's Arms Public House (1 mile north)
For event organisers in Elsted Marsh
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
The process
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In late September, sunset in Elsted Marsh is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- 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 clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or GU29 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away