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Funeral Wake Catering in Selham
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Selham and across West Sussex.
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Book a hog roast in Selham
Funeral wake catering in Selham, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. Typical bookings include scattering-of-ashes gatherings and church and village hall wakes, serving salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
For a wake near Selham, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Selham (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Wake catering near Selham
Selham is about 8 miles south of Haslemere, in West Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Selham, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Selham to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Selham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the GU28 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include South Ambersham (1 mile west), River (2 miles north), Tillington (2 miles north-east), Upperton (2 miles north-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common.
Where the roaster can go in Selham
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A short route for the equipment
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Occasions we serve in Selham
It copes with timings that shift.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Selham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Remembrance days
- Memorial events
- Life celebrations
After a service at Church of St James, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who carves and who serves
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Selham questions
Is Selham too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Selham close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Places near Selham
Other occasions in Selham
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- Site access
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-December sunset in Selham is 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.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards