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Funeral Wake Catering for Copthorne
Looking for a hog roast for the wake in Copthorne? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
A hog roast near Copthorne
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In winter, it is dark in Copthorne by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting by the food. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and when people will arrive.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly while the service takes place.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Funeral wake catering near Copthorne
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as the date is set, and we will tell you straight away whether we can help. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and gatherings after a cremation, with halloumi skewers, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
In Copthorne, the hall is often where people gather. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Copthorne (RH10, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Permission from the hall or venue
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Space inside for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
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. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Copthorne
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Find out who would prefer chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
One contact for the day helps, so the family can focus on guests.
Ask about china.
After a funeral in Copthorne
Copthorne is about 3 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Wakes in Copthorne are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Copthorne to Brighton (21 miles away).
Copthorne is on or near the A264, handy for relatives driving in. After a service at St John's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Copthorne; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the RH10 and RH6 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Church Road, Brookside and Bridgelands or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Copthorne include the A264, so getting the roaster to your wake is simple. For wakes just outside Copthorne, we cover Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-west), Forge Wood (1 mile west), Tinsley Green (1 mile west), Burstow (1 mile north) and Keeper's Corner (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (3 miles south-west), Horsham (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (5 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.6 miles east) and County Mall (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Copthorne includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Copthorne include Hazelwick School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cherry Tree pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Common questions in Copthorne
How far is Copthorne from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Copthorne?
Gatwick Airport station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We do our best at short notice. Send the date and venue and we’ll reply promptly.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Events we cater in Copthorne
The family can spend time with guests.
Here’s what people in Copthorne most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Ashes ceremonies
- One-year memorials
- Memorial events
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Gatwick Airport station, about 2 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
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What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Copthorne
- The number of people
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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