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Hog Roast for a Wake in Merston, West Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Merston.
- Wakes at a local club
- Home wakes
- Memorial events
Planning an event in Merston?
After a funeral in Merston
Merston is about 3 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to Merston for wakes. Merston is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.3 miles west. The coast is within about 4 miles of Merston.
Wakes anywhere in PO20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Close by, we cover wakes in Runcton (1 mile south-west), Colworth (1 mile east), Oving (1 mile north), North Mundham (1 mile west) and Lagness (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Chichester City Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include North Mundham Primary School (1.2 miles west) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.1 miles west)
Funeral wake catering near Merston
Wakes in Merston happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. For memorial gatherings and gatherings at the family home, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce and more.
In a small place like Merston, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Merston (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. Late-December sunset in Merston is 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who don’t eat pork.
Merston: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Merston?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How far is Merston from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Can you do something else?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Working with your venue
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.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Merston
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Merston hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the wake in Merston
If the service runs late, the food waits.
In Merston and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Life celebrations
After a service at Church of St Giles, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away