Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Hollingdean
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Funeral wake catering in Hollingdean.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Ashes ceremonies
- Life celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Hollingdean
Funeral wake catering in Hollingdean, slow-roasted on site
A wake in Hollingdean is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. A hog roast is simple, hearty food that most people enjoy, and nobody in the family has to cook. We are frequently asked to cater scattering-of-ashes gatherings and church and village hall wakes, with new potatoes, roast pork in rolls or on plates and rotisserie chicken.
In Hollingdean, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Hollingdean (BN1, BN2)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Hollingdean
Is Hollingdean close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Yes, add chicken or a vegetarian option for those who need them.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Often, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we will answer straight away.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Hollingdean?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can eat and share memories.
Here’s what people in Hollingdean most often book a hog roast for:
- Wakes at a local club
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after a funeral
Families holding a service at St Richard's often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. For a summer wake in Hollingdean, there’s light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Hollingdean
What else we do in Hollingdean
How we price a hog roast for the wake
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Hollingdean
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
After a funeral in Hollingdean
Hollingdean is about 1 mile north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Hollingdean, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
If relatives are coming by rail, Moulsecoomb station, about 0.5 miles east, is the nearest station. Hollingdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Hollingdean is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in BN1 and BN2, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Mayo Road, Dewe Road and Rugby Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Hollingdean we cover include Brighton (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile west), Moulsecoomb (1 mile east), Prestonville (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west), Saltdean (5 miles south-east), East Saltdean (5 miles south-east) and Roedean (3 miles south-east). Hollingdean is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Other landmarks nearby include Brighton General Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). The countryside around Hollingdean includes Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.
- Local schools include Varndean School (0.5 miles north-west) and Varndean College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Pub at Fiveways (under half a mile west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards