Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Stanmer
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. Book a hog roast for the wake in Stanmer.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
A hog roast near Stanmer
Wakes in Stanmer: venues and practical details
Stanmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We take a hog roast for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Stanmer and the surrounding area. We cover all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Falmer station, about 0.8 miles south-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Stanmer; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of Stanmer, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the BN1 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Stanmer, we also cover Hollingbury (1 mile south-west), Moulsecoomb (2 miles south), Bevendean (2 miles south), Patcham (2 miles west) and Hollingdean (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (4 miles south-west), Hove (4 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south) and West Hill (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Churchill Square (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Stanmer includes Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby schools include Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Ruby pub (0.8 miles south)
- Local facilities include University of Sussex Library (0.6 miles south-east)
Funeral wake catering in Stanmer, carved to order
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Let us know if there is anything special and we will try to help. We serve rotisserie chicken, salads and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and typical bookings are for memorial gatherings and ashes ceremonies.
Near Stanmer, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Stanmer (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Stanmer
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Stanmer too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What should we provide?
Not much: an outdoor cooking spot and someone to meet us.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What if the service runs late?
That is fine: we hold the food until people arrive.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In winter, it is dark in Stanmer by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at home or a hall can be simpler and better value. 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’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Nearby places to Stanmer
What else we do in Stanmer
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Occasions we serve in Stanmer
Quiet, respectful service.
Whatever the occasion in Stanmer, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Wakes at home
- Wakes in village halls
- One-year memorials
- Memorial events
After a service at Stanmer Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staffing on the day
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Let us know if there is something the person especially liked.
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- Travel to Stanmer
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.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards