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Funeral Wake Catering in Upper Beeding
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Upper Beeding.
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Family meals after a funeral
Book a hog roast in Upper Beeding
Organising for someone else?
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.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Funeral wake catering in Upper Beeding, slow-roasted on site
Served on plates with salads and potatoes, a hog roast is a full meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Typical bookings include wakes in village halls and gatherings at clubs and pubs, serving apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
In rural Upper Beeding, home or the hall is usual, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- Upper Beeding (BN44)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Upper Beeding
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Upper Beeding, including:
- Remembrance days
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial events
After a service at The Parish Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Places near Upper Beeding
What else we do in Upper Beeding
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with family members cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Wakes in Upper Beeding: venues and practical details
Upper Beeding is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits wakes around Upper Beeding, whatever the venue. Upper Beeding is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Beeding to Brighton (about 8 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Shoreham-By-Sea station is about 3.6 miles away. The coast is within about 4 miles of Upper Beeding.
Wakes anywhere in BN44 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your wake is on High Street, Monks Walk and Hyde Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover wakes in Bramber (1 mile west), Botolphs (1 mile south-west), Steyning (1 mile west), Sompting (4 miles south-west) and Lancing (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and Steyning Museum (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Truleigh Hill and Mill Hill.
- Schools near Upper Beeding include Steyning Grammar School (1.4 miles north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BN44 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. For a summer wake in Upper Beeding, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A safe distance from the hall
- A level outdoor area
- A short route for the equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Upper Beeding: your questions answered
How far is Upper Beeding from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you roast near the sea around Upper Beeding?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is a week’s notice enough?
We will always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away