Brighton and Hove · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Ovingdean, Brighton and Hove
Plenty of choice: 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 Ovingdean.
- Wakes in village halls
- Family meals after a funeral
- Home wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Ovingdean
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
China crockery is available on request.
Funeral wake catering in Ovingdean, slow-roasted on site
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Let us know if there’s anything special and we will try to help. For home wakes and pub and club wakes, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads.
In a small place like Ovingdean, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Location
- Ovingdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Ovingdean
Is Ovingdean close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you roast near the sea around Ovingdean?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What affects the price in Ovingdean
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Autumn and winter afternoons in Ovingdean get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or BN2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Ovingdean?
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Ovingdean, such as:
- Wakes in village halls
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If the funeral is at a church such as St Wulfran's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Ovingdean
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
See how we price or the cost guide.
Wakes in Ovingdean: venues and practical details
Ovingdean is about 3 miles south-east of Hanover, in Brighton and Hove. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Ovingdean? We can help. We cater 30 places in Brighton and Hove.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Moulsecoomb station, roughly 3 miles north-west of the centre. Ovingdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ovingdean, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover wakes in every part of BN2 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Longhill Road, Ovingdean Road and Wanderdown Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For wakes just outside Ovingdean, we cover Rottingdean (1 mile east), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (2 miles south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles north-west) and West Hill (3 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Brighton Motor Museum (1.9 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Ovingdean include Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Ovingdean include Longhill High School (within half a mile north-east) and Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Duck Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
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Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards