Brighton and Hove · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Brighton
Funeral wake catering in Brighton: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Pub and club wakes
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
A hog roast near Brighton
About our funeral wake catering in Brighton
Some families choose a hog roast because it was a favourite. Tell us what matters to you and we will do our best. We are often asked to cater anniversary memorials and family get-togethers after a service, with apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake in Brighton, a hall or club with grounds makes things easy, with the roaster outside. Timings are planned around your wake, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Brighton (BN1, BN2, BN3)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Places near Brighton
Also in Brighton
Why choose a hog roast in Brighton?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Brighton
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Wakes in Brighton: venues and practical details
Brighton is in Brighton and Hove. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Brighton, from gardens to fields. We cater 30 places in Brighton and Hove.
With the A23 and A259 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Brighton. Relatives arriving by train should know that Brighton has its own station, London Road (Brighton) station. Brighton is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 2 miles of Brighton.
Anywhere in BN1, BN2 and BN3, we can bring the roaster to you. From London Road, Isetta Square and Pelham Square or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Brighton sits on or near the A23 and A259, which makes travel to your wake easy. Close by, we cover wakes in Hanover (1 mile south), Carlton Hill (1 mile south), West Hill (1 mile west), Hollingdean (1 mile north) and Seven Dials (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west), Saltdean (4 miles south-east), East Saltdean (5 miles south-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles south-east). Brighton is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Brighton include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Schools near Brighton include Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (0.9 miles west) and Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Park Crescent pub (under half a mile north-west)
Planning the wake in Brighton
Hearty food that most people like, just right after a funeral.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Brighton, such as:
- Wakes in village halls
- Ashes ceremonies
- Pub and club wakes
- Home wakes
Families holding a service at St Martin's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A short route for the equipment
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Permission from the hall or venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Brighton: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at St Martin's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you need anything from the family?
Just the venue, rough numbers and a contact for the day. We’ll handle the rest.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you cater at home?
Wherever the family gathers, if the roaster can cook outside.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Plates come as standard, and china is available on request.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
We dress smartly and keep a low profile.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. In winter, it’s dark in Brighton by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Contact us when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards