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Hog Roast for a Wake in Offington, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Offington and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Pub and club wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Planning an event in Offington?
Funeral wake catering in Offington, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Offington and West Sussex, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. For hall gatherings after a service and family get-togethers after a service, we can cook roast pork in rolls or on plates, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Near Offington, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Offington (BN14, BN13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Questions from Offington
How far is Offington from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Offington
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Wake catering near Offington
Offington is about 1 mile north-east of Worthing, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits wakes around Offington, whatever the venue. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Offington to Brighton (about 11 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Andrew's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. With the A24 and A27 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Offington. The coast is within about 2 miles of Offington.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN14 and BN13. From Rogate Road, Warren Road and Hall Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. You’ll find Offington on the A24 and A27, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Offington, we cover Salvington (1 mile west), Broadwater (1 mile south-east), Worthing (1 mile south-west), Findon Valley (1 mile north) and Sompting (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (0.6 miles south) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
- Schools near Offington include Thomas A Becket First School (0.6 miles south-west) and Durrington High School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Thomas a Becket pub (under half a mile south-west)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Offington?
The family can spend time with guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Offington and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, West Worthing station is about 1.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Offington
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- One contact on the day
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Summer evenings in Offington stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Towns and villages near Offington
Also in Offington
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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