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Funeral Wake Catering in Stedham
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Stedham.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
Planning an event in Stedham?
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Most wakes in Stedham are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering in Stedham, carved to order
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and family get-togethers after a service.
In rural Stedham, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Stedham (GU29)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A short route for the equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Stedham
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Occasions we serve in Stedham
The family can spend time with guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Stedham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St James frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
Places near Stedham
Also in Stedham
Wake catering near Stedham
Stedham is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Stedham, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Stedham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Stedham is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU29, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as The Street, The Alley and Queens Street, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Stedham we cover include Iping (1 mile north-west), Woolbeding (1 mile east), Minsted (1 mile south-west), Bepton Common (1 mile south-east) and Midhurst (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (15 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles east) and Portfield (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lodsworth Castle (4.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Schools near Stedham include Midhurst Rother College (1.6 miles east)
What affects the price in Stedham
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Stedham: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Stedham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What should we provide?
Not much: the space and a contact.
Can you wait?
That’s fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Stedham
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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