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Funeral Wake Catering in West Ashling
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in West Ashling? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
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About our funeral wake catering in West Ashling
We keep things simple for families: one call, one quote and quiet, reliable service. Whether it’s hall gatherings after a service and wakes at a local club, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads for your guests.
In rural West Ashling, home or the hall is usual. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- West Ashling (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in West Ashling
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- One contact on the day
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Clearance from walls and branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in West Ashling
Each price is built from:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Wakes in West Ashling: venues and practical details
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. West Ashling and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. West Ashling is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from West Ashling to Southampton (24 miles away).
After a service at The Parish Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of West Ashling; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over the PO18 postcode area. Streets in the area include Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to West Ashling we cover include East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near West Ashling include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Horse And Groom Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-December sunset in West Ashling is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from West Ashling
Which station is closest to West Ashling?
Bosham station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Why choose funeral wake catering in West Ashling?
Quiet, respectful service.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in West Ashling and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Home wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bosham station, about 1.2 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Add chicken as an alternative.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away