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Funeral Wake Catering in Strettington
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Strettington and the surrounding area.
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering for Strettington
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
About our funeral wake catering in Strettington
While you are at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. We serve without fuss and clear up quietly. For gatherings after a cremation and celebration-of-life gatherings, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads and more.
In rural Strettington, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Strettington (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Strettington
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Space inside for guests
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Most wakes in Strettington are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
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Wake catering near Strettington
Strettington is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Strettington and the surrounding area. Strettington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Andrew's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Strettington is within about 6 miles of the sea.
Wherever your wake is in PO18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Strettington we cover include Westerton (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile south-west), Boxgrove (1 mile east) and Tangmere (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Chichester City Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Strettington include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Strettington include Westbourne House School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Strettington
Also in Strettington
Who books funeral wake catering in Strettington?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Strettington, including:
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Family get-togethers after a service
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.8 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Strettington
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you cater after a service at St Andrew's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Why choose a hog roast in Strettington?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Strettington
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
If the service runs late, we wait.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards