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Funeral Wake Catering in Old Shoreham
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Old Shoreham.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
Funeral wake catering in Old Shoreham
Arranging a wake in Old Shoreham
Old Shoreham is about 1 mile west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Old Shoreham and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. Old Shoreham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Old Shoreham to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Nicolas' Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Old Shoreham is within about a mile of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wakes anywhere in BN43 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east), Southwick (2 miles east) and Castle Town (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west), Rustington (10 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Southlands Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Old Castle (4.6 miles west). Within reach you will find Lancing Ring and Adur Estuary RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Old Shoreham include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (1.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Amsterdam pub (under half a mile north-east)
Funeral wake catering in Old Shoreham, carved to order
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. Typical bookings include wakes at a local club and gatherings after scattering ashes, with rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
For a wake near Old Shoreham, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Old Shoreham (BN43)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Old Shoreham
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Old Shoreham?
Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you serve on plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
Can you cater at home?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we will serve when everyone is there.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Old Shoreham hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page or the cost guide.
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Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Keep the alternatives labelled
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
China crockery is available on request.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For a summer wake in Old Shoreham, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
What affects the price in Old Shoreham
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Old Shoreham
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Old Shoreham
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Old Shoreham. Here are some of the most popular:
- Home wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 0.7 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away