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Funeral Wake Catering in Colgate
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Colgate and across West Sussex.
- Memorial events
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Life celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Colgate
About our funeral wake catering in Colgate
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, salads and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for life celebrations and family get-togethers after a service.
Near Colgate, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Colgate (RH13, RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Nearby places to Colgate
What else we do in Colgate
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask close family about dietary needs
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Serve on plates with salads and potatoes for a sit-down meal.
Where the roaster can go in Colgate
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Somewhere indoors for people to eat
- A short route for the equipment
- One contact on the day
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Wakes in Colgate: venues and practical details
Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cater wakes across Colgate and nearby, from gardens to fields. Colgate is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Faygate station, about 1.3 miles north-west.
Anywhere in RH13 and RH12, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Colgate, we also cover Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Nearby schools include Cottesmore School (1.3 miles east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (2.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Dragon pub (under half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Colgate
Is Colgate too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
We are gathering after a service at St. Saviour's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you cater in village halls?
At home, a hall, a club or a venue, given an outdoor cooking area.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you cater in Colgate?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Colgate and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
A hog roast compared with other options
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In late September, sunset in Colgate is about 7:05pm; in December, about 3:55pm, so we plan lighting for later gatherings.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- We clear away discreetly.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning the wake in Colgate
We serve calmly and clear away discreetly.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes in village halls
- Ashes ceremonies
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
If the funeral is at a church such as St. Saviour's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards