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Funeral Wake Catering for Worthing
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Worthing.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering in Worthing
About our funeral wake catering in Worthing
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. On the menu are new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a cremation and church and village hall wakes.
In Worthing, wakes are frequently held at home, a club, a church hall or a venue. We need a level outdoor cooking spot. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Worthing (BN13, BN11, BN14, BN12)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Wakes in Worthing: venues and practical details
Worthing is in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Worthing? We cover the whole area. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Andrew's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Worthing is on or near the A24 and A27, handy for relatives driving in. The coast is within about 2 miles of Worthing.
Wakes anywhere in BN13, BN11, BN14 and BN12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a wake in a garden on Church Road, Market Place and High Street or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. With the A24 and A27 close by, Worthing is simple for us to get to for your wake. Other places close to Worthing we cover include Salvington (1 mile north), Offington (1 mile north-east), Broadwater (1 mile east), Findon Valley (2 miles north) and East Worthing (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west). Being one of West Sussex’s larger places, Worthing has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
A little further out are The Acre (1.2 miles south-east) and Old Castle (less than half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find Highdown Hill and Widewater Lagoon.
- Schools near Worthing include Thomas A Becket First School (within half a mile north-east) and Thomas A Becket Infant School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon Public House (less than half a mile east)
Who books funeral wake catering in Worthing?
Quiet, respectful service.
Here’s what people in Worthing most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Memorial gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, West Worthing station is about 0.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Where the roaster can go in Worthing
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space inside for guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Worthing questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do a hog roast in Durrington Minature Railway?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cater in village halls?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you do something else?
We can add alternatives for those who need them.
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.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Autumn and winter afternoons in Worthing get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Also near Worthing
Other occasions in Worthing
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, a warm plated meal is more comforting. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Worthing hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away