Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Moulsecoomb
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Moulsecoomb.
- Remembrance days
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at the family home
Book a hog roast in Moulsecoomb
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space inside for guests
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
Funeral wake catering near Moulsecoomb
Wake catering across Moulsecoomb and Brighton and Hove, wherever the family gathers, with the roast cooked on site. We serve salads, apple sauce and new potatoes, and we’re often booked for pub and club wakes and gatherings after a cremation.
In Moulsecoomb, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the roaster could go. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Moulsecoomb (BN2, BN1)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Moulsecoomb
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Arranging a wake in Moulsecoomb
Moulsecoomb is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Moulsecoomb suit a hog roast. We cover 30 places in Brighton and Hove.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Moulsecoomb: Moulsecoomb station. Moulsecoomb is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Moulsecoomb is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover wakes in every part of BN2 and BN1. Your wake could be at a house on Natal Road, Lewes Road and The Avenue, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Moulsecoomb we cover include Bevendean (1 mile south-east), Hollingdean (1 mile west), Hollingbury (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Hangleton (4 miles west), Saltdean (4 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Churchill Square (2.3 miles south-west) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
- Schools near Moulsecoomb include Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bevy pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include University of Sussex Library (1.5 miles north-east)
Common questions in Moulsecoomb
We are gathering after a service at St. Andrew's: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Moulsecoomb close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What should we provide?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you cater in Moulsecoomb?
Yes, Moulsecoomb is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. For a summer wake in Moulsecoomb, there is light until about 9:15pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Contact us as soon as you have a date.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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Who books funeral wake catering in Moulsecoomb?
If the service runs late, the food waits.
However big or small the event in Moulsecoomb, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance days
- Remembrance gatherings
- Home wakes
After a service at St. Andrew's, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
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Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Why choose a hog roast in Moulsecoomb?
Compared with a venue’s set menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Moulsecoomb hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away