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Hog Roast for a Wake in Halnaker, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Halnaker and across West Sussex.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
Funeral wake catering for Halnaker
A hog roast or other catering?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How our funeral wake catering works in Halnaker
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll try to help. We’re often asked to cater remembrance gatherings and hall gatherings after a service, serving rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
In a small place like Halnaker, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Halnaker (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A safe distance from the hall
- One contact on the day
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Halnaker
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Towns and villages near Halnaker
What else we do in Halnaker
Occasions we serve in Halnaker
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
However big or small the event in Halnaker, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes at home
If the funeral is at a church such as The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Wakes in Halnaker: venues and practical details
Halnaker is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Halnaker suit a hog roast. Halnaker is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Halnaker to Brighton (25 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Chichester station, about 3.8 miles south-west. Halnaker is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in PO18, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wake on streets such as The Street, Stame Road and Oakford Park or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Halnaker we cover include Boxgrove (1 mile south), Waterbeach (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile south-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles south-east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Centre (2.9 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down.
Halnaker questions
Can you cater after a service at The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize?
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. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Halnaker?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
What should we provide?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Can you wait?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In late September, sunset in Halnaker 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.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards