Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Aldrington
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Aldrington.
- One-year memorials
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Aldrington
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
About our funeral wake catering in Aldrington
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. We serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, new potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for ashes ceremonies and one-year memorials.
For a wake in a place like Aldrington, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Aldrington (BN3, BN41, BN42)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Aldrington
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Here’s what people in Aldrington most often book a hog roast for:
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family meals after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Portslade station is about 0.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
What affects the price in Aldrington
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Site access
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
Here’s what we will ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Wakes in Aldrington: venues and practical details
Aldrington is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. We cover wakes in Aldrington, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Philip's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Aldrington is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Aldrington is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wake is in BN3, BN41 and BN42, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a wake in a garden on Wish Road, Saxon Road and Roman Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile east), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Brunswick (2 miles east) and Prestonville (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Montefiore Hospital (1.7 miles east) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Schools near Aldrington include Hove Park School (0.9 miles north-east) and The Drive Prep School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Gather Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Aldrington
Can you do a hog roast in Hove Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you roast near the sea around Aldrington?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Why choose a hog roast in Aldrington?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A hall or room for eating
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Autumn and winter afternoons in Aldrington get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Towns and villages near Aldrington
More for events in Aldrington
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away