Brighton and Hove · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in East Saltdean, Brighton and Hove
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in East Saltdean? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- One-year memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
A hog roast near East Saltdean
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Funeral wake catering in East Saltdean, slow-roasted on site
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there’s anything special and we’ll try to help. On the menu are halloumi skewers, roast pork in rolls or on plates and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for gatherings at clubs and pubs and ashes ceremonies.
Around East Saltdean, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Area
- East Saltdean (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
East Saltdean: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Beacon Hill?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will serve when everyone is there.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
East Saltdean: halls, homes and travel
East Saltdean is about 4 miles west of Newhaven, in Brighton and Hove. East Saltdean and the surrounding area are covered for wakes. East Saltdean is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Southease station, about 3.3 miles north-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of East Saltdean; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. East Saltdean is within about 5 miles of the sea.
We cover wakes in every part of the BN2 postcode area. That could mean a wake in a garden on Wicklands Avenue, Oaklands Avenue and Brambletyne Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Saltdean (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Rottingdean (2 miles north-west), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Rodmell (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Brighton (5 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (7 miles west), Carlton Hill (5 miles west), Hanover (5 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include French Convalescent Home (3.5 miles west) and Planet Earth Museum (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near East Saltdean include Peacehaven Community School (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Smugglers Rest pub (0.5 miles south-east)
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Places near East Saltdean
What else we do in East Saltdean
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Why choose a hog roast in East Saltdean?
If the hall or pub provides food, check whether we can cater there. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in East Saltdean
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
Here’s what people in East Saltdean most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Wakes at home
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Remembrance days
- Memorial gatherings
After a service at St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in East Saltdean. Late-December sunset in East Saltdean is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away