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Funeral Wake Catering for West Itchenor
We bring a hog roast for the wake across West Itchenor and West Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family get-togethers after a service
Planning an event in West Itchenor?
About our funeral wake catering in West Itchenor
We know families have a lot to arrange: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. Typical bookings include ashes ceremonies and home wakes, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and salads.
In a small place like West Itchenor, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- 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 West Itchenor
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to West Itchenor for wakes. West Itchenor is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Nicholas' Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The coast is within about 6 miles of West Itchenor, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater wakes across the PO20 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Late-December sunset in West Itchenor 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 confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Questions from West Itchenor
Is West Itchenor too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is West Itchenor close to London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
What do we need to organise?
Not much: the space and a contact.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add alternatives.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask close family about dietary needs
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in West Itchenor?
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why West Itchenor hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in West Itchenor
If the service runs late, the food waits.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near West Itchenor:
- Gatherings at the family home
- Ashes ceremonies
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Pub and club wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bosham station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the price includes, item by item
For event organisers in West Itchenor
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- One contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away