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Funeral Wake Catering for Runcton
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Runcton.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Life celebrations
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering in Runcton
The process
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Wakes in Runcton are usually in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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How our funeral wake catering works in Runcton
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Whether it is remembrance days and remembrance gatherings, we can cook apple sauce, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In rural Runcton, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Runcton (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Runcton, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Runcton
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Runcton
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Who books funeral wake catering in Runcton?
Alternatives are available.
Here’s what people in Runcton most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance days
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Stephen, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Common questions in Runcton
Is Runcton close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Stephen: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, 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 tell us what they ask for.
Arranging a wake in Runcton
Runcton is about 2 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Runcton and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.9 miles north-west. Runcton is within about 4 miles of the sea.
We cater wakes across PO20 and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Goodwood Gardens, Brookside and Lagness Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include North Mundham (1 mile west), Merston (1 mile north-east), Lagness (1 mile south-east), Hunston (1 mile west) and Portfield (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and The Chichester City Museum (2 miles north-west).
- Schools near Runcton include Chichester Free School (0.6 miles north) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.7 miles north-west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards