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Hog Roast for a Wake in Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Goring-by-Sea.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Goring-by-Sea?
Funeral wake catering in Goring-by-Sea, carved to order
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll give you a quick answer. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes in village halls and remembrance days, with new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
Around Goring-by-Sea, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Goring-by-Sea (BN12, BN99, BN13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Goring-by-Sea?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Goring-by-Sea, such as:
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Wakes in village halls
If relatives are coming by rail, Goring-By-Sea station is about 0.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
A hog roast can sit alongside cakes and tea, which is fine with us. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Goring-by-Sea hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In late September, sunset in Goring-by-Sea is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough 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
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Wake catering near Goring-by-Sea
Goring-by-Sea is about 1 mile south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Wakes in Goring-by-Sea are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Goring-by-Sea is within about 3 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in BN12, BN99 and BN13, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Sea Lane, Jupp's Lane and Goring Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Ferring (1 mile west), Hangleton (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles north) and West Kingston (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (5 miles east), Rustington (4 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.6 miles north-east) and The Acre (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Goring-by-Sea include Highdown Hill.
- Local schools include Chatsmore Catholic High School (0.5 miles north-west) and Worthing College (0.8 miles north-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A friend or relative we can call
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Goring-by-Sea questions
Is Goring-by-Sea close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Durrington Minature Railway?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you cover Goring-by-Sea?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Goring-by-Sea and the rest of West Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Towns and villages near Goring-by-Sea
What else we do in Goring-by-Sea
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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