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Hog Roast for a Wake in Thorney Island, West Sussex
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Thorney Island.
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings at the family home
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering in Thorney Island
Where the roaster can go in Thorney Island
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Thorney Island
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How our funeral wake catering works in Thorney Island
Services can run over, and that is fine: we’ll hold the food until people arrive. Give us a contact for the day. For celebration-of-life gatherings and gatherings after a cremation, we can cook salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
For a wake near Thorney Island, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Timings are planned around your wake, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Thorney Island (PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Who books funeral wake catering in Thorney Island?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Thorney Island. Here are some of the most popular:
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- One-year memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Southbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Wakes in Thorney Island are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
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.
Thorney Island questions
Can you roast near the sea around Thorney Island?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Thorney Island?
The closest is Southbourne station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Usually. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will answer right away.
Is it a sit-down meal?
Either: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Arranging a wake in Thorney Island
Thorney Island is about 4 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Thorney Island. Thorney Island is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
After a service at The Parish Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The coast is within about 4 miles of Thorney Island, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO10, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Hunter Road, Emsworth Road and Spartan Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover wakes in West Thorney (1 mile south-east), North Hayling (1 mile west), Tye (1 mile south-west), Northney (1 mile west) and Emsworth (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
- Schools near Thorney Island include Bourne Community College (1.9 miles north)
What affects the price in Thorney Island
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See how we price or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Thorney Island
Also in Thorney Island
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away