England
Funeral Wake Catering in Brighton and Hove
We cover 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove for funeral wake catering, with the hog slow-roasted on site.
Planning an event in Brighton and Hove?
Funeral wake catering in every part of Brighton and Hove
A simple, hearty hog roast for a wake at home, a village hall or a venue, served calmly and on time. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and ask us for a quote.
Biggest towns in Brighton and Hove
Funeral wake catering across Brighton and Hove
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option are there for anyone who does not eat pork. Popular choices include salads, apple sauce and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for wakes at a local club and celebration-of-life gatherings.
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Pricing in Brighton and Hove
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Brighton
Around Brighton, we cater at homes and venues near Fairlight Primary School, St Martin's Church and Park Crescent pub. Other local landmarks include Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (0.9 miles west), Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south) and William Clarke Park (under half a mile east). Brighton has its own railway station: London Road (Brighton) station. A little further out are Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Brighton include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
After a funeral in Brighton and Hove
From Brighton, Hove and Carlton Hill to small villages, wakes in Brighton and Hove are usually at home or a local hall. The roaster needs an outdoor spot nearby. 30 of the places we cover in Brighton and Hove are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about wind when choosing a cooking spot.
Brighton: For anyone coming to the funeral by train, London Road (Brighton) station is in Brighton itself. If the funeral is at a church such as St Martin's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Late-December sunset in Brighton is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A safe distance from the hall
- Permission from the hall or venue
Why a hog roast works
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Brighton and Hove and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Gatherings at the family home
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance days
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- Travel to Brighton and Hove
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Is a hog roast right for you?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring, especially in colder months.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
FAQs for Brighton and Hove
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Usually. Get in touch when the date is set and we will tell you quickly.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards