Brighton and Hove · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Hove, Brighton and Hove
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Hove? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
A hog roast near Hove
Funeral wake catering in Hove, slow-roasted on site
Services can run over, and that is fine: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. We’re often asked to cater one-year memorials and wakes at home, with new potatoes, salads and apple sauce.
In a town like Hove, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. We cook in the garden or the hall’s grounds. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Hove (BN3, BN1, BN52)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
We dress smartly and keep a low profile throughout.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
There is no fixed price list, because every wake is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Places near Hove
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For event organisers in Hove
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Wakes in Hove: venues and practical details
Hove is about 2 miles west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cater wakes across Hove and nearby, from gardens to fields. Hove is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we cater.
Hove is on or near the A270 and A2023, handy for relatives driving in. Relatives arriving by train should know that Hove has its own station, Hove station. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Hove, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hove.
We cover wakes in every part of the BN3, BN1 and BN52 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Farm Road, York Road and Aymer Road, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Hove is on the A270 and A2023, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-east), Aldrington (1 mile west), Prestonville (1 mile north-east) and West Blatchington (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Kemptown (3 miles east), Whitehawk (3 miles east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east), Hollingbury (3 miles north-east), Bevendean (3 miles east) and Saltdean (6 miles east). Hove is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove, with lots of choice for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include British Engineerium (0.9 miles north) and Montefiore Hospital (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hove include Whitehawk Hill and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Local schools include The Drive Prep School (under half a mile north-east) and Hove Park School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Urchin pub (under half a mile south-west)
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Late-December sunset in Hove is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- The roast cooks while you’re at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
- Space away from the building and any trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Hove: your questions answered
How far is Hove from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Hove?
Hove station, in Hove itself.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Hove?
Nobody in the family has to cook or serve.
However big or small the event in Hove, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Memorial events
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- One-year memorials
For a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Why choose a hog roast in Hove?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away