West Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Iping
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Iping.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
Planning an event in Iping?
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Funeral wake catering near Iping
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We serve apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for home wakes and memorial events.
For a wake near Iping, 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 leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Iping (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Iping
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Iping and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial events
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 5 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Staffing on the day
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Iping. Autumn and winter afternoons in Iping get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Iping
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Iping too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Wake catering near Iping
Iping is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Iping and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Iping is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Iping is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU29, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Stedham (1 mile south-east), Minsted (1 mile south), Woolbeding (1 mile east), Bepton Common (2 miles south-east) and Midhurst (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Billingshurst (15 miles east), Portfield (11 miles south) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Iping includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby schools include Midhurst Rother College (2.2 miles east)
Other occasions in Iping
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A safe distance from the hall
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away