West Sussex · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Lumley
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Lumley.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Lumley?
Funeral wake catering near Lumley
Wake catering across Lumley and West Sussex, wherever the family gathers. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for gatherings at the family home and gatherings at clubs and pubs.
Near Lumley, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Lumley (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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. Autumn and winter afternoons in Lumley get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Lumley questions
Which station is closest to Lumley?
Emsworth station, in Lumley itself.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Typically. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer right away.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Planning the wake in Lumley
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in Lumley most often book a hog roast for:
- Memorial events
- Gatherings at the family home
- Life celebrations
- Hall gatherings after a service
After a service at Church of St James, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or PO10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Lumley
Lumley is about 1 mile east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Lumley. Lumley is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Lumley to Southampton (21 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Lumley has its own station, Emsworth station. The coast is within about 6 miles of Lumley, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO10, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Lumley Road and Northlands Park or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Emsworth (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north), Southbourne (1 mile east), Woodmancote (1 mile north-east) and Denvilles (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Warblington Castle (1.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Within reach you will find Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Lord Raglan P.H. Pub (under half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check with family about dietary needs
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
China crockery is available on request.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Lumley
Also in Lumley
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards