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Funeral Wake Catering in West Blatchington
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in West Blatchington.
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in West Blatchington?
Funeral wake catering near West Blatchington
Wakes in West Blatchington happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. We need an outdoor spot to cook, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. We serve new potatoes, salads and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and life celebrations.
For a wake in a place like West Blatchington, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Location
- West Blatchington (BN3)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- 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
Who books funeral wake catering in West Blatchington?
It is simple, warm, familiar food, which is what people want after a service.
Whatever the occasion in West Blatchington, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after a funeral
- Wakes at a local club
West Blatchington is on or near the A2038, handy for relatives driving in.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
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What else we do in West Blatchington
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In late September, sunset in West Blatchington is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wake: use our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Ask about china.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in West Blatchington
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
What affects the price in West Blatchington
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
FAQs for West Blatchington
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do a hog roast in Hove Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Is a week’s notice enough?
Often, yes. Contact us when the date is set and we’ll answer right away.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
What if people arrive late?
Give us a contact for the day and we will serve when everyone is there.
After a funeral in West Blatchington
West Blatchington is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. We cater wakes across West Blatchington and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Aldrington station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre. If the funeral is at a church such as St Peter's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. West Blatchington is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. West Blatchington is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the BN3 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Frant Road, Nevill Road and Nevill Avenue, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. West Blatchington sits on or near the A2038, which makes travel to your wake easy. Close by, we cover wakes in Brighton and Hove (1 mile south-west), Hove (1 mile south), Aldrington (1 mile south-west), Westdene (1 mile north-east) and Withdean (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (4 miles south-east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east) and Bevendean (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Square (2.2 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby schools include Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College (within half a mile south-west) and The Drive Prep School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Nevill pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards