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Hog Roast for a Wake in Tortington, West Sussex
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 Tortington.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
A hog roast near Tortington
Arranging a wake in Tortington
Tortington is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the wake in Tortington? We cover the whole area. Tortington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Tortington has its own station, Ford station. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Tortington; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Tortington is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater wakes across BN18 and the streets around it. From Ford Road and Gaugemaster Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Ford (1 mile south), Lyminster (1 mile east), Arundel (1 mile north-east), Wick (2 miles south-east) and Climping (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.4 miles north). Within reach you’ll find WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Tortington include The Littlehampton Academy (2.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (within half a mile south)
Funeral wake catering near Tortington
Wakes are often arranged at short notice. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we’ll give you a quick answer. We’re often asked to cater wakes at a local club and gatherings after a cremation, serving new potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
In rural Tortington, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Tortington (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Events we cater in Tortington
There are options for those who don’t eat pork.
However big or small the event in Tortington, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at the family home
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary Magdalene's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose a hog roast in Tortington?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Tortington questions
Can you cater after a service at St Mary Magdalene's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Tortington too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Autumn and winter afternoons in Tortington get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards