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Funeral Wake Catering for Waterbeach
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Waterbeach.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Home wakes
- Ashes ceremonies
Funeral wake catering in Waterbeach
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Waterbeach is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering in Waterbeach, slow-roasted on site
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. On the menu are apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for ashes ceremonies and memorial gatherings.
Near Waterbeach, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Waterbeach (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After a funeral in Waterbeach
Waterbeach is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Waterbeach and its neighbours for wakes. Waterbeach is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west.
We cater wakes across PO18. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Strettington (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile south-west), Halnaker (1 mile east), Boxgrove (1 mile south-east) and Maudlin (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Space inside for guests
- A safe distance from the hall
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Waterbeach
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose a hog roast in Waterbeach?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Waterbeach
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Who books funeral wake catering in Waterbeach?
Quiet, respectful service.
In Waterbeach and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
For a service at a church like The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Waterbeach
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Common questions in Waterbeach
Can you cater after a service at The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize?
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.
Which station is closest to Waterbeach?
Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Do you cover Waterbeach?
Yes, Waterbeach is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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