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Funeral Wake Catering in Southbourne
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Southbourne and across West Sussex.
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Southbourne
Funeral wake catering near Southbourne
After a funeral in Southbourne, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and salads, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers after a service and memorial gatherings.
In Southbourne, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its grounds suit the roaster. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours.
- Where
- Southbourne (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books funeral wake catering in Southbourne?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
However big or small the event in Southbourne, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Wakes at a local club
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Church and village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Southbourne station is in Southbourne itself.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to sandwiches, a hog roast is a warm meal. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Southbourne
Also in Southbourne
After a funeral in Southbourne
Southbourne is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Wherever your wake is in Southbourne, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Southbourne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Southbourne to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St. John's, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Southbourne is within about 6 miles of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in PO10, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Lodgebury Close, Manor Road and Northcote Gardens; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Southbourne we cover include Woodmancote (1 mile north), Lumley (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile west) and Thorney Island (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Southbourne include Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Schools near Southbourne include Bourne Community College (less than half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Traveller's Joy Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
FAQs for Southbourne
We are gathering after a service at St. John's: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Southbourne from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What affects the price in Southbourne
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In late September, sunset in Southbourne is about 7:05pm; in December, about 4:00pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Southbourne
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Permission from the hall or venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards