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Funeral Wake Catering in West Wittering
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in West Wittering.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral wake catering in West Wittering
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Wakes in West Wittering are usually in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering near West Wittering
After a funeral in West Wittering, people need somewhere to gather and something warm to eat. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and nobody in the family has to cook. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and memorial gatherings.
In rural West Wittering, home or the hall is usual. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- West Wittering (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Permission from the hall or venue
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Who books funeral wake catering in West Wittering?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in West Wittering and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Wakes at home
For family travelling by train, Nutbourne station is about 4.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
- How many staff will carve and serve
Towns and villages near West Wittering
Other occasions in West Wittering
Wakes in West Wittering: venues and practical details
West Wittering is about 6 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Wherever your wake is in West Wittering, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. The coast is within about 4 miles of West Wittering.
Wakes anywhere in PO20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Royce Way, Elmstead Gardens and Locksash Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For wakes just outside West Wittering, we cover East Wittering (2 miles south-east), Shipton Green (2 miles north-east), Somerley (2 miles east), Earnley (2 miles east) and Birdham (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Emsworth (5 miles north), Portfield (7 miles north-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
The countryside around West Wittering includes Pilsey Island.
- Local pubs include The Wittering pub (less than half a mile west)
Common questions in West Wittering
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
Is West Wittering close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you need anything from the family?
Not much: the space and a contact.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you cater in West Wittering?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. We don’t offer halal meat.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards