Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Waterhall
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Waterhall and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Funeral wake catering for Waterhall
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
How our funeral wake catering works in Waterhall
We roast quietly on site while the service takes place, ready for when everyone comes back. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings after a cremation and wakes at a local club, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and salads.
Near Waterhall, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Waterhall (BN1)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Waterhall
Other occasions in Waterhall
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- One contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Waterhall
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Check with family about dietary needs
Name a friend or relative as our contact, so the immediate family isn’t disturbed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If the hall or pub provides food, ask whether outside caterers are allowed. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See how we price and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Waterhall
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Whatever the occasion in Waterhall, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Memorial gatherings
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Preston Park station, about 1.7 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Summer evenings in Waterhall stay light until about 9:20pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Tell us the date, venue and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Wake catering near Waterhall
Waterhall is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. We bring a hog roast for the wake to wakes anywhere in Waterhall, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 30 towns and villages across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
If the funeral is at a church such as All Saints Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Waterhall; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. The coast is within about 4 miles of Waterhall, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Brighton and Hove takes in BN1, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Waterhall, we also cover Patcham (1 mile south-east), Westdene (1 mile south), Hollingbury (1 mile south-east), Withdean (1 mile south) and Preston (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles south-east), Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south), Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south-east) and West Hill (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (1.9 miles south-west) and Montefiore Hospital (2.7 miles south). Within reach you will find Ladies Mile and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Patcham High School (0.8 miles south-east) and The Dharma Primary School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Miller & Carter pub (within half a mile south-east)
Common questions in Waterhall
Do you come out to small places like Waterhall?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at All Saints Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you serve on plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
How we price a hog roast for the wake
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How many people are eating
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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