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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hammerpot, West Sussex
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Hammerpot.
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
Planning an event in Hammerpot?
Funeral wake catering near Hammerpot
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. On the menu are new potatoes, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a cremation and home wakes.
In a small place like Hammerpot, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Hammerpot (BN16)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A short route for the equipment
- A hall or room for eating
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hammerpot
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Wake catering near Hammerpot
Hammerpot is about 3 miles north-east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cater wakes across Hammerpot and nearby, from gardens to fields. Hammerpot is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Margaret, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Hammerpot, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Hammerpot is within about 4 miles of the sea.
Wakes anywhere in BN16 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Hammerpot we cover include Angmering (1 mile south), Patching (2 miles east), Clapham (2 miles east), Hangleton (2 miles south-east) and West Preston (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
A little further out are Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Angmering School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (0.7 miles east)
Common questions in Hammerpot
Which station is closest to Hammerpot?
Angmering station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
Homes, halls, clubs and venues, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In late September, sunset in Hammerpot is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Also near Hammerpot
More for events in Hammerpot
Who books funeral wake catering in Hammerpot?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
However big or small the event in Hammerpot, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Angmering station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards