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Funeral Wake Catering for Lidsey
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Lidsey.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
- Pub and club wakes
Planning an event in Lidsey?
Where the roaster can go in Lidsey
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A safe distance from the hall
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
About our funeral wake catering in Lidsey
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. For celebration-of-life gatherings and memorial gatherings, we can cook salads, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Lidsey, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Location
- Lidsey (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Arranging a wake in Lidsey
Lidsey is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lidsey. Lidsey is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 23 miles away.
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Lidsey is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the PO22 postcode area. Local streets include Lidsey Road and Sack Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Lidsey we cover include Shripney (1 mile south-west), Westergate (1 mile north), Eastergate (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile north-east) and Barnham (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.6 miles south).
- Local schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.3 miles north-east)
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
What affects the price in Lidsey
The biggest factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Lidsey
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Lidsey, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Summer evenings in Lidsey stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Lidsey
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Lidsey
Could you cook in The Brooks Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you do something else?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you wait?
We wait: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We’ll always try. Send the date and venue for a quick answer.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Who books funeral wake catering in Lidsey?
Alternatives are available.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Lidsey, such as:
- Pub and club wakes
- Home wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
Relatives arriving by train should know that Barnham station, about 1.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
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For event organisers in Lidsey
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards