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Funeral Wake Catering in Fontwell
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Fontwell.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Book a hog roast in Fontwell
Funeral wake catering near Fontwell
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. For scattering-of-ashes gatherings and celebrations of life, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
In a small place like Fontwell, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Fontwell (BN18, PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Fontwell
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Fontwell, such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Home wakes
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 1.6 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Fontwell: halls, homes and travel
Fontwell is about 5 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wakes in Fontwell are part of our patch. Fontwell is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
For a service at a church like Westergate Mission Hall, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Fontwell is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Fontwell is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover wakes in every part of BN18 and PO20. Your wake could be at a house on London Road, Cooke Road and Steeplechase Way, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For wakes just outside Fontwell, we cover Eastergate (1 mile south), Slindon (1 mile north-east), Nyton (1 mile south-west), West Barnham (1 mile south) and Slindon Common (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Fontwell includes Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Fontwell include Eastergate CofE Primary School (1.1 miles south-west)
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What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Fontwell. Wakes in Fontwell are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
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. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- One contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Fontwell: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Westergate Mission Hall?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Fontwell?
The closest is Barnham station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you cater in village halls?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Fontwell hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
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.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards