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Funeral Wake Catering in Yapton
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the wake in Yapton.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral wake catering for Yapton
Funeral wake catering in Yapton, slow-roasted on site
Wake catering across Yapton and West Sussex, at homes, halls and venues. We serve rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater life celebrations and pub and club wakes.
In Yapton, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Yapton (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- A short route for the equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
For event organisers in Yapton
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Wake catering near Yapton
Yapton is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cover Yapton and its neighbours for wakes. Yapton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Yapton to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Relatives driving in can use the B2132 to reach Yapton. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Yapton, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 4 miles of Yapton.
For wakes in BN18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean a wake in a garden on Church Road, Dunnock Square and Charles Square or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Yapton sits on or near the B2132, which makes travel to your wake easy. Other places close to Yapton we cover include Bilsham (1 mile south), Barnham (1 mile north-west), Flansham (2 miles south-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Walberton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.8 miles north-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Autumn and winter afternoons in Yapton get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose funeral wake catering in Yapton?
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Yapton. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Yapton Free Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
Yapton questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Yapton close to London?
About 52 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What if people arrive late?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away