Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Patcham
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Patcham and the surrounding area.
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
Funeral wake catering for Patcham
Funeral wake catering near Patcham
A wake might be at home, a village or church hall, a club or a pub. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and the food can be served inside. We serve salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for family get-togethers after a service and memorial gatherings.
For a wake in a place like Patcham, the village hall is often the heart of it. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Patcham (BN1)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Patcham
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Patcham, including:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Home wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
Families holding a service at All Saints Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Patcham
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Patcham?
The closest is Preston Park station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How quickly can you cater a wake?
Frequently, yes. Contact us as soon as you have a date and we will tell you quickly.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
For event organisers in Patcham
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
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Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Most wakes in Patcham are held in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Patcham, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Patcham?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Patcham
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Space inside for guests
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Patcham: halls, homes and travel
Patcham is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Wherever your wake is in Patcham, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Patcham is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we cater.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Preston Park station, about 1.3 miles south, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Patcham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of Patcham, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in BN1, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include London Road, Vale Avenue and Eldred Avenue, and a wake on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Waterhall (1 mile north-west), Westdene (1 mile south-west), Hollingbury (1 mile east), Withdean (1 mile south) and Preston (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (4 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (3.1 miles north) and Brighton Transport Museum (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Patcham includes Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Schools near Patcham include Patcham High School (within half a mile south-east) and The Dharma Primary School (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find Miller & Carter pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away