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Hog Roast for a Wake in Westergate, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Westergate and across West Sussex.
- Anniversary memorials
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
Slow-roasted pork in Westergate
Questions from Westergate
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Westergate?
Barnham station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
We’ll always try. Tell us the details for a quick answer.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
About our funeral wake catering in Westergate
A wake in Westergate is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. Whether it’s family meals after a funeral and life celebrations, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
For a wake in a place like Westergate, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Where
- Westergate (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Autumn and winter afternoons in Westergate get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- Clearance from walls and branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Also near Westergate
Other occasions in Westergate
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Wake catering near Westergate
Westergate is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cover wakes in Westergate, as well as the surrounding area. Westergate is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Westergate to Brighton (23 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles east. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Westergate; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Westergate is within about 4 miles of the sea.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Oaks Close, Westergate Street and Rosvara Avenue; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Nyton (1 mile north-west), Eastergate (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile west), Norton (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tote Copse Castle (1 mile west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south).
- Local schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (less than half a mile north-east)
Planning the wake in Westergate
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Westergate, such as:
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at Westergate Mission Hall frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away