Brighton and Hove · England
Hog Roast for a Wake in Rottingdean, Brighton and Hove
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the wake in Rottingdean.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes in village halls
- Wakes at a local club
Slow-roasted pork in Rottingdean
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the family can focus on guests.
China crockery is available on request.
How our funeral wake catering works in Rottingdean
Services can run over, and that is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact for the day. Whether it is wakes in village halls and celebration-of-life gatherings, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Near Rottingdean, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Area
- Rottingdean (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Also in Rottingdean
Why choose funeral wake catering in Rottingdean?
It’s simple, warm, familiar food, just right after a funeral.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Rottingdean. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial events
- Wakes at a local club
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Wakes at home
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Moulsecoomb station, about 3.2 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Why choose a hog roast in Rottingdean?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A safe distance from the hall
- Space inside for guests
- One contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Wakes in Rottingdean are generally in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- We serve quietly.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Rottingdean: halls, homes and travel
Rottingdean is about 3 miles west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. We cater wakes across Rottingdean and nearby, from gardens to fields. Rottingdean is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we cater.
After a service at St Wulfran's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Rottingdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Rottingdean is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover wakes in every part of the BN2 postcode area. Local streets include Longhill Road, New Barn Road and Court Ord Road; a wake on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater wakes in Ovingdean (1 mile west), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (6 miles west), Hove (5 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles west) and West Hill (4 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Churchill Square (3.6 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Rottingdean include Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ovingdean Hall School (0.5 miles north-west) and Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Duck Inn (0.7 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- Numbers
- Travel to Rottingdean
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
For event organisers in Rottingdean
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Rottingdean questions
Do you come out to small places like Rottingdean?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Rottingdean close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away