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Funeral Wake Catering in West Kingston
Funeral wake catering in West Kingston: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
Planning an event in West Kingston?
About our funeral wake catering in West Kingston
Wake catering across West Kingston and West Sussex, at homes, halls and venues. We serve new potatoes, salads and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers after a service and pub and club wakes.
For a wake near West Kingston, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- West Kingston (BN16)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. For a summer wake in West Kingston, there’s light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for West Kingston, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Planning the wake in West Kingston
Quiet, respectful service.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around West Kingston, such as:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers after a service
After a service at St Andrew's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- One contact on the day
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
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What else we do in West Kingston
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
West Kingston: your questions answered
Is West Kingston too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
We’re gathering after a service at St Andrew's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
One contact for the day helps, so the immediate family is not disturbed.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Arranging a wake in West Kingston
West Kingston is about 3 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover West Kingston and its neighbours for wakes. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Angmering station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. West Kingston is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 4 miles of West Kingston.
Wherever your wake is in BN16, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Coastal Road and Golden Acre or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile east), East Preston (1 mile north-west), Ferring (1 mile east) and Hangleton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (3 miles north-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Selsey (15 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
A little further out are Rustington Museum (1.6 miles west) and Old Castle (3.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Highdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Angmering School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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