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Hog Roast for a Wake in Littlehampton, West Sussex
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Littlehampton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Ashes ceremonies
- Pub and club wakes
- Family get-togethers after a service
Funeral wake catering in Littlehampton
Funeral wake catering near Littlehampton
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. We’re often asked to cater ashes ceremonies and anniversary memorials, serving halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce.
For a wake in Littlehampton, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Littlehampton (BN17, BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In winter, it’s dark in Littlehampton by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
FAQs for Littlehampton
Is Littlehampton close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Littlehampton?
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
Here’s what people in Littlehampton most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at home
- Hall gatherings after a service
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
For event organisers in Littlehampton
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
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. Sort that first.
Wakes in Littlehampton: venues and practical details
Littlehampton is about 6 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cater wakes across Littlehampton and nearby. Littlehampton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Littlehampton is on or near the A259 and A284, handy for relatives driving in. Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Littlehampton station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Littlehampton, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Littlehampton is within about a mile 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 BN17 and BN16 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Parkside Avenue and Norman Close, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Littlehampton sits on or near the A259 and A284, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Other places close to Littlehampton we cover include Toddington (1 mile north), Rustington (1 mile east), Wick (1 mile north-west), Lyminster (1 mile north-west) and Climping (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east). Littlehampton is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Other landmarks nearby include Zachary Merton Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Littlehampton include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include Littlehampton College (less than half a mile north) and River Beach Primary School (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include New Inn Hotel (0.5 miles south)
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- One contact on the day
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A level outdoor area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards