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Funeral Wake Catering for West Burton
We bring a hog roast for the wake across West Burton and West Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Wakes at home
Book a hog roast in West Burton
About our funeral wake catering in West Burton
Funerals are normally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we will tell you right away whether we can help. We are frequently asked to cater memorial gatherings and wakes at home, serving rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers.
Near West Burton, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- West Burton (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
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West Burton questions
What’s the nearest station to West Burton?
The closest is Amberley station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in West Burton
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Why choose funeral wake catering in West Burton?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around West Burton, including:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Pub and club wakes
- Family meals after a funeral
Relatives arriving by train should know that Amberley station is about 2.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Staffing on the day
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
For event organisers in West Burton
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
West Burton: halls, homes and travel
West Burton is about 6 miles west of Storrington, in West Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in West Burton, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 371 places in West Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from West Burton to Brighton (20 miles away).
For a service at a church like The Parish Church of the Holy Cross, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of West Burton, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside West Burton, we also cover Bury (1 mile south-east), Watersfield (1 mile north-east), Amberley (2 miles east), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
- Nearby schools include Dorset House School (1.2 miles south-east)
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. For a summer wake in West Burton, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards