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Funeral Wake Catering in Hardham
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Hardham and across West Sussex.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance gatherings
Book a hog roast in Hardham
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Funeral wake catering in Hardham, slow-roasted on site
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. For one-year memorials and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes and more.
For a wake near Hardham, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Hardham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A safe distance from the hall
- A hall or room for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
Arranging a wake in Hardham
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Hardham and its neighbours for wakes. Hardham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hardham to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Botolph's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Hardham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in RH20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. For wakes just outside Hardham, we cover Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near Hardham
Other occasions in Hardham
For event organisers in Hardham
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In late September, sunset in Hardham is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Hardham questions
What’s the nearest station to Hardham?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at St Botolph's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Hardham
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Send us the date, the address or RH20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Hardham
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 0.7 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards