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Funeral Wake Catering for South Ambersham
We bring a hog roast for the wake to South Ambersham and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a local club
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering for South Ambersham
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Most wakes in South Ambersham are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it’s dark at about 4:00pm.
- 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 leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering in South Ambersham, carved to order
Wakes are frequently arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you right away whether we can help. Whether it’s home wakes and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates for your guests.
In a small place like South Ambersham, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- South Ambersham (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Why choose funeral wake catering in South Ambersham?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Here’s what people in South Ambersham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Life celebrations
- Home wakes
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
For a service at a church like Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in South Ambersham
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep the alternatives labelled
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
FAQs for South Ambersham
Do you come out to small places like South Ambersham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is South Ambersham from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Also near South Ambersham
Also in South Ambersham
South Ambersham: halls, homes and travel
South Ambersham is about 10 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around South Ambersham, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from South Ambersham to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
South Ambersham is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in GU29 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Other places close to South Ambersham we cover include Selham (1 mile east), Graffham (2 miles south), River (2 miles north-east), Upperton (3 miles north-east) and Tillington (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 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 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near South Ambersham include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards