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Funeral Wake Catering in Sidlesham
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Sidlesham and West Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
- Remembrance days
Funeral wake catering in Sidlesham
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Autumn and winter afternoons in Sidlesham get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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How our funeral wake catering works in Sidlesham
Services can run over, and that is fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. For remembrance days and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers.
In rural Sidlesham, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Area
- Sidlesham (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Nearby places to Sidlesham
Other occasions in Sidlesham
Events we cater in Sidlesham
Alternatives are available.
Whatever the occasion in Sidlesham, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
With the B2145 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Sidlesham.
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- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Wakes in Sidlesham: venues and practical details
Sidlesham is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Sidlesham, from gardens to fields. Sidlesham is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 28 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 3.9 miles north. For a service at a church like St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The coast is within about 4 miles of Sidlesham.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area. From Rookery Lane, Selsey Road and Manhood Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the B2145, Sidlesham is simple for us to get to for your wake. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Keynor Estate (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north), Sidlesham Common (1 mile north), Fisher (2 miles north-east) and Church Norton (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (4.4 miles north).
FAQs for Sidlesham
Can you cater after a service at St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Do you cover Sidlesham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Sidlesham and West Sussex. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Where the roaster can go in Sidlesham
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It’s easy to get a price: 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.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away