Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Whitehawk
We bring a hog roast for the wake across Whitehawk and Brighton and Hove, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Memorial events
- Family meals after a funeral
A hog roast near Whitehawk
Funeral wake catering in Whitehawk, slow-roasted on site
While you’re at the service, the roast cooks quietly, so food is ready when people arrive. Our staff serve calmly and clear away discreetly. For wakes at a local club and life celebrations, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
Around Whitehawk, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Area
- Whitehawk (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
Afterwards we pack up quietly.
China crockery is available on request.
Why choose funeral wake catering in Whitehawk?
One roast feeds everyone together, so people can sit and talk.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Whitehawk, including:
- Home wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Remembrance days
- Celebrations of life
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Brighton station is about 1.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
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, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wake is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Whitehawk
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can you serve on plates?
Either: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Arranging a wake in Whitehawk
Whitehawk is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Whitehawk suit a hog roast. Whitehawk is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we cater.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Cuthman's, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Whitehawk is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural. Whitehawk is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in BN2, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a wake in a garden on Peel Road, Manor Road and Craven Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Kemptown (1 mile south-west), Hanover (1 mile west), Carlton Hill (1 mile west), Bevendean (1 mile north) and Brighton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (5 miles north-west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Brighton Motor Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Sussex County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Mary's Hall (0.5 miles south-west) and Longhill High School (1.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Whitehawk Inn (within half a mile south)
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Summer evenings in Whitehawk stay light until about 9:15pm, so people can spill into the garden.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Whitehawk?
Compared with family members cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Where the roaster can go in Whitehawk
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
- Vehicle access near the cooking area
- A contact for the day who isn’t immediate family
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Whitehawk
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away