West Sussex · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in West Dean, West Sussex
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in West Dean? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Funeral wake catering in West Dean
Funeral wake catering in West Dean, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for life celebrations and hall gatherings after a service.
Near West Dean, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- West Dean (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in West Dean
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Space inside for guests
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A safe distance from the hall
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- Travel to West Dean
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wake. For a summer wake in West Dean, there is light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What else we do in West Dean
Occasions we serve in West Dean
The family can spend time with guests.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at a local club
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Fishbourne station, about 4.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
Questions from West Dean
What’s the nearest station to West Dean?
Fishbourne station, about 4.8 miles south of the centre.
How far is West Dean from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Wake catering near West Dean
West Dean is about 4 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cater wakes across West Dean and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from West Dean to Guildford (25 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Andrew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of West Dean, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. For wakes just outside West Dean, we cover Singleton (1 mile east), Charlton (2 miles east), East Dean (3 miles east), Cocking (3 miles north) and Bepton (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (4 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (8 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (4.5 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (under half a mile north-east). The countryside around West Dean includes Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards