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Funeral Wake Catering in Rackham
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Rackham.
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
Funeral wake catering in Rackham
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In winter, it is dark in Rackham by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our funeral wake catering works in Rackham
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Whether it is one-year memorials and ashes ceremonies, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce and more.
For a wake near Rackham, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Rackham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Rackham
Other occasions in Rackham
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There’s no fixed price list, because every wake is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rackham: halls, homes and travel
Rackham is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Rackham? We can help. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Rackham to Brighton (17 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Amberley station, about 1.9 miles south-west. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Rackham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cater wakes across the RH20 postcode area. Other places close to Rackham we cover include Cross Gate (1 mile west), Amberley (1 mile west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west), Bury (2 miles west) and Hardham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Arundel and District Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Amberley Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
Our staff are discreet and respectful.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Rackham hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Rackham
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space inside for guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Rackham: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Parham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
How far is Rackham from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Who books funeral wake catering in Rackham?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
Here’s what people in Rackham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a local club
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards