Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral Wake Catering in West Hill
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in West Hill and across Brighton and Hove.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
Planning an event in West Hill?
About our funeral wake catering in West Hill
Wake catering across West Hill and Brighton and Hove, at homes, halls and venues. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates, and we’re often booked for gatherings after scattering ashes and gatherings at the family home.
In West Hill, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. The hog is roasted on site at your wake, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- West Hill (BN1, BN3, BN2)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In late September, sunset in West Hill is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We leave the venue tidy.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Every wake is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wake for a quote: use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Who books funeral wake catering in West Hill?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can eat and share memories.
However big or small the event in West Hill, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- One-year memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at the family home
Relatives arriving by train should know that West Hill has its own station, Brighton station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why choose a hog roast in West Hill?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot food feels more caring. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in West Hill
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Also near West Hill
What else we do in West Hill
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space away from the building and any trees
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We clear away discreetly once everyone has eaten.
Add chicken as an alternative.
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in West Hill
Is West Hill close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to West Hill?
West Hill has its own station: Brighton station.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
After a funeral in West Hill
West Hill is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cover wakes in West Hill, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 30 places in Brighton and Hove.
For a service at a church like Galeed Strict Baptist Chapel, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives driving in can use the A2010 to reach West Hill. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of West Hill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about a mile of West Hill, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
For wakes in BN1, BN3 and BN2, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Powis Road, North Road and York Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. With the A2010 close by, West Hill is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside West Hill, we also cover Seven Dials (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Prestonville (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Carlton Hill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (5 miles east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). West Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with lots of choice for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include Churchill Square (0.5 miles south) and Montefiore Hospital (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include Brighton Girls (under half a mile west) and Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cow pub (less than half a mile west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards