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Hog Roast for a Wake in Hunston, West Sussex
Funeral wake catering in Hunston: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Home wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
A hog roast near Hunston
Funeral wake catering near Hunston
Wake catering across Hunston and West Sussex, at homes, halls and venues. Whether it is one-year memorials and gatherings at clubs and pubs, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and apple sauce and more.
Near Hunston, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours.
- Where
- Hunston (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Hunston questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
We are gathering after a service at St Leodegar's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Often, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we’ll tell you quickly.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What if people arrive late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Arranging a wake in Hunston
Hunston is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover wakes in Hunston. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Hunston to Brighton (28 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Chichester station, about 1.5 miles north, is the nearest station. Hunston is within about 5 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area. We can cater a wake on streets such as Heath Close, Westlands Road and St Leodegars Way or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Donnington (1 mile west), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (1 mile east), Portfield (2 miles north) and Chichester (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (13 miles east).
A little further out are St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Chichester Castle (2 miles north).
- Nearby schools include Chichester High School For Girls (1.4 miles north) and Chichester Free School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Spotted Cow Public House (under half a mile north-east)
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Places near Hunston
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For event organisers in Hunston
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. For a summer wake in Hunston, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning the wake in Hunston
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Hunston, including:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
For a service at a church like St Leodegar's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away