Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Westdene
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake makes the food part of your wake in Westdene.
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
- Pub and club wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Westdene
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Most wakes in Westdene are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- Food is ready as guests gather.
- We pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
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: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How our funeral wake catering works in Westdene
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 serve roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for remembrance days and memorial events.
In Westdene, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about outdoor space for the roaster. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Westdene (BN1, BN3)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the wake in Westdene
The family can spend time with guests.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Westdene. Typical bookings include:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at the family home
Families holding a service at Church of the Ascension frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Westdene?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Westdene
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Westdene: halls, homes and travel
Westdene is about 2 miles north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Westdene? We can help. Westdene is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Preston Park station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre. Westdene is on or near the A27, handy for relatives driving in. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Westdene, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Westdene.
Anywhere in BN1 and BN3, we can bring the roaster to you. From Mill Road, Croft Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. You’ll find Westdene on the A27, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Westdene, we also cover Patcham (1 mile north-east), Withdean (1 mile south-east), Waterhall (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile south-east) and West Blatchington (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east), Bevendean (3 miles south-east) and Saltdean (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Clayton Castle (3.5 miles north) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ladies Mile and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Schools near Westdene include Patcham High School (0.8 miles east) and Varndean College (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Sportsman pub (0.5 miles south)
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Where the roaster can go in Westdene
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A level outdoor area
- A friend or relative we can call
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
What else we do in Westdene
Westdene: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Westdene?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you cater after a service at Church of the Ascension?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
We serve on plates, with china as an option.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
Food is served as everyone gathers, quietly and respectfully.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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