West Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Lagness
Funeral wake catering in Lagness: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wakes at home
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Lagness?
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Funeral wake catering in Lagness, slow-roasted on site
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will give you a quick answer. Typical bookings include wakes at a local club and gatherings at the family home, with rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Lagness, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. 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.
- Location
- Lagness (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A short route for the equipment
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Keep the alternatives labelled
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
FAQs for Lagness
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Lagness?
The closest is Bognor Regis station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you cover Lagness?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Lagness and West Sussex. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Summer evenings in Lagness stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- 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 tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Arranging a wake in Lagness
Lagness is about 2 miles west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Lagness and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cater 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Giles, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Lagness is within about 3 miles of the sea.
For wakes in PO20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Runcton (1 mile north-west), Merston (1 mile north), North Mundham (2 miles north-west), Colworth (2 miles north-east) and Hunston (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-west), Selsey (5 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
A little further out are Tote Copse Castle (2.9 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.5 miles south-east).
- Local schools include The Regis School (1.7 miles east)
Places near Lagness
Other occasions in Lagness
Why choose funeral wake catering in Lagness?
Alternatives are available.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after a cremation
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Bognor Regis station is about 2.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether plates or china are included
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
- 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