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Funeral Wake Catering in Portslade
Funeral wake catering in Portslade: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Home wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
A hog roast near Portslade
About our funeral wake catering in Portslade
Wakes in Portslade happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. Whether it’s family get-togethers after a service and remembrance gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of salads, apple sauce and roast pork in rolls or on plates and more.
In Portslade, the hall is frequently where people gather. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- One contact on the day
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Portslade
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Portslade: your questions answered
Could you cook in Benfield Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Portslade?
Fishersgate station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What if the service runs late?
We wait: we hold the food until people arrive.
Towns and villages near Portslade
What else we do in Portslade
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
Wake catering near Portslade
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Portslade, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Portslade is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Fishersgate station, about 0.7 miles south. With the A293 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Portslade. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Portslade; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Portslade is within about 3 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in BN41, BN3 and BN42, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Portslade include the A293, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. Close by, we cover wakes in Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Portslade include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Schools near Portslade include King's School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Mill House (within half a mile east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Occasions we serve in Portslade
If the service runs late, the food waits.
Here’s what people in Portslade most often book a hog roast for:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Home wakes
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Memorial events
For a service at a church like St Nicolas Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We serve when people arrive, calmly and without fuss.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Most wakes in Portslade are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We set up and roast while you’re at the service.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
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.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards