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Funeral Wake Catering in Patching
Funeral wake catering in Patching: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral wake catering in Patching
How our funeral wake catering works in Patching
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Whether it is wakes at home and celebration-of-life gatherings, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In rural Patching, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Patching (BN13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After a funeral in Patching
Patching is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cover Patching and its neighbours for wakes. Patching is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. Patching is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 5 miles of Patching, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in BN13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include The Street and Coldharbour Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Patching we cover include Clapham (1 mile south-east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Cote (2 miles east), Angmering (2 miles south-west) and Hangleton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Sussex Folklore (3.1 miles south-east) and Old Castle (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Patching includes WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Patching include The Angmering School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Autumn and winter afternoons in Patching get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
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.
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Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Patching
- The serving time and how long we are on site
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.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BN13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Patching
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Patching
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Patching. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Family get-togethers after a service
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St John the Divine frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the venue has its own caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Patching
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Patching questions
Is Patching close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St John the Divine?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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