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Hog Roast for a Wake in West Stoke, West Sussex
Funeral wake catering in West Stoke: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Remembrance days
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial events
Slow-roasted pork in West Stoke
About our funeral wake catering in West Stoke
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We serve halloumi skewers, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings at the family home and gatherings after a cremation.
Near West Stoke, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- West Stoke (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is a warm meal, especially in colder months. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why West Stoke hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
We set up quietly and start the roast early, well away from the entrance.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A hall or room for eating
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Common questions in West Stoke
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to West Stoke?
The closest is Fishbourne station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Planning the wake in West Stoke
It copes with timings that shift.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near West Stoke, including:
- Remembrance days
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Fishbourne station, about 2.2 miles south.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Arranging a wake in West Stoke
West Stoke is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. West Stoke and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from West Stoke to Southampton (25 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. West Stoke is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Downs Road and Lye Lane; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include East Ashling (1 mile south-west), West Ashling (1 mile south-west), Funtington (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles south-west) and Fishbourne (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Centre (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around West Stoke includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Groom Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Autumn and winter afternoons in West Stoke get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away