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Hog Roast for a Wake in West Barnham, West Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in West Barnham.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes in village halls
- Life celebrations
Funeral wake catering for West Barnham
After a funeral in West Barnham
West Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. West Barnham is well within our area for wakes and the places nearby. West Barnham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from West Barnham to Brighton (about 22 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, West Barnham has its own station, Barnham station. Relatives driving in can use the B2233 to reach West Barnham. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of West Barnham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of West Barnham, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover wakes in every part of the PO22 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Woodside, Orchard Way and Paddocks; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You will find West Barnham on the B2233, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to West Barnham we cover include Barnham (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Westergate (1 mile west) and Fontwell (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find WWT Arundel.
- Schools near West Barnham include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (under half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Murrell Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
Funeral wake catering in West Barnham, slow-roasted on site
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. Typical bookings include gatherings at clubs and pubs and celebrations of life, serving halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
In rural West Barnham, home or the hall is usual. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- West Barnham (PO22)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Planning the wake in West Barnham
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Here’s what people in West Barnham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- If the price includes VAT
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Autumn and winter afternoons in West Barnham get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in West Barnham
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to West Barnham?
West Barnham has its own station: Barnham station.
What should we provide?
Very little: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you come to West Barnham?
Yes, West Barnham is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What affects the price in West Barnham
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards