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Hog Roast for a Wake in Tangmere, West Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Tangmere.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
- Wakes in village halls
Slow-roasted pork in Tangmere
Funeral wake catering in Tangmere, slow-roasted on site
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. We are often asked to cater one-year memorials and hall gatherings after a service, with halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes.
For a wake in a place like Tangmere, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Location
- Tangmere (PO20, PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Tangmere: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at St Andrew's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Tangmere?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Tangmere
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Most wakes in Tangmere are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
After a funeral in Tangmere
Tangmere is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever your wake is in Tangmere, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Andrew's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The coast is within about 6 miles of Tangmere.
We cover wakes in every part of the PO20 and PO18 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Garland Square, Derwent Close and Jerrard Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Boxgrove (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile south), Halnaker (1 mile north) and Maudlin (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (2.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Tangmere include Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Westbourne House School (1.3 miles south-west) and Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.3 miles east)
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A short route for the equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Places near Tangmere
What else we do in Tangmere
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Add chicken as an alternative.
Events we cater in Tangmere
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Tangmere and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial events
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
If relatives are coming by rail, Chichester station is about 3.2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards