West Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Elsted
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Elsted.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering for Elsted
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Funeral wake catering in Elsted, carved to order
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Popular choices include new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater remembrance days and ashes ceremonies.
In a small place like Elsted, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Elsted (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Nearby places to Elsted
What else we do in Elsted
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A safe distance from the hall
- A short route for the equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Elsted
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
China crockery is available on request.
Wake catering near Elsted
Elsted is about 5 miles south-east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Elsted suit a hog roast. Elsted is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Elsted to Guildford (22 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Elsted; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cater wakes across GU29 and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in East Harting (1 mile west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile north-east), Didling (1 mile south-east), Nyewood (2 miles north-west) and Dumpford (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (14 miles south-east), Chichester (9 miles south), Emsworth (9 miles south-west), Portfield (10 miles south), Yapton (14 miles south-east) and East Wittering (14 miles south).
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
- Local pubs include The Three Horseshoes Public House (under half a mile east)
Common questions in Elsted
Is Elsted too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Elsted close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We do not offer halal meat.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you come to Elsted?
Yes, Elsted is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer wake in Elsted, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Elsted
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Events we cater in Elsted
Alternatives are available.
Whatever the occasion in Elsted, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Family get-togethers after a service
- One-year memorials
- Pub and club wakes
After a service at The Parish Church of St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away