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Funeral Wake Catering in Shopwyke
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Shopwyke and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial events
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Shopwyke?
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How our funeral wake catering works in Shopwyke
Wakes in Shopwyke happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and the food can be served inside. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings at the family home and life celebrations.
For a wake near Shopwyke, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Location
- Shopwyke (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Shopwyke
If the service runs late, the food waits.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shopwyke and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
- Church and village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, Chichester station, about 1.9 miles west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
FAQs for Shopwyke
Can you roast near the sea around Shopwyke?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you cover Shopwyke?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Shopwyke and the rest of West Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space inside for guests
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Most wakes in Shopwyke are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
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Wakes in Shopwyke: venues and practical details
Shopwyke is about 2 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Shopwyke, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Shopwyke is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Shopwyke is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in PO20, we can roast on site for your guests. From Coach Road and Drayton Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Maudlin (1 mile north), Westhampnett (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile east), Portfield (1 mile west) and Strettington (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (1.5 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Shopwyke include Stoke Down.
- Nearby schools include The March CofE Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.7 miles north)
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
For event organisers in Shopwyke
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Add chicken as an alternative.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away