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Funeral Wake Catering in West Thorney
Planning a hog roast for the wake in West Thorney? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Memorial events
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Slow-roasted pork in West Thorney
Funeral wake catering in West Thorney, slow-roasted on site
Wakes in West Thorney happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We are frequently asked to cater memorial gatherings and gatherings after scattering ashes, with apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like West Thorney, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- West Thorney (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Food is served as everyone gathers, calmly and without fuss.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Also near West Thorney
Also in West Thorney
What affects the price in West Thorney
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
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, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why choose funeral wake catering in West Thorney?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
Here’s what people in West Thorney most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Pub and club wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Nicholas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A friend or relative we can call
- Clearance from walls and branches
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in West Thorney
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
West Thorney: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Nicholas: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you wait?
Give us a contact for the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
About the food
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.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In winter, it is dark in West Thorney by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
After a funeral in West Thorney
West Thorney is about 5 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. We cover wakes in West Thorney. West Thorney is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from West Thorney to Southampton (22 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Southbourne station, about 2.2 miles north. West Thorney is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in PO10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Thorney Island (1 mile north-west), Tye (2 miles west), Southbourne (2 miles north), North Hayling (2 miles west) and Northney (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west), Portfield (7 miles east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around West Thorney includes Nutborne Marshes.
- Schools near West Thorney include Bourne Community College (2.4 miles north)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away