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Funeral Wake Catering in Cote
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Cote.
- Home wakes
- Wakes at a local club
- Church and village hall wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Cote
For event organisers in Cote
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Funeral wake catering in Cote, carved to order
Funerals are generally planned within a week or two. Contact us as soon as you have a date, and we’ll tell you straight away whether we can help. For memorial gatherings and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and roast pork in rolls or on plates.
For a wake near Cote, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Location
- Cote (BN13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Other occasions in Cote
What affects the price in Cote
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Send us the date, the address or BN13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, out of the way of arriving guests.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A friend or relative we can call
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Questions from Cote
How far is Cote from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Clapham Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you wait?
Name someone we can call and we’ll serve when everyone is there.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you come to Cote?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Cote hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Summer evenings in Cote stay light until about 9:20pm, so a garden gathering works well.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We confirm the space.
- We cook on site.
- We serve quietly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BN13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Wakes in Cote: venues and practical details
Cote is about 2 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cater wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cote and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Cote to Brighton (13 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Durrington-On-Sea station, about 1.8 miles south. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Cote, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. The coast is within about 4 miles of Cote, and coastal halls can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the BN13 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. Close by, we cover wakes in Durrington (1 mile south-east), High Salvington (1 mile north-east), Clapham (1 mile west), Patching (2 miles west) and Findon (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (5 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (4 miles east) and Rustington (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Acre (2.8 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Cote includes Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Cote include Palatine Primary School (1.3 miles south) and Durrington High School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Coach And Horses Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Who books funeral wake catering in Cote?
It copes with timings that shift.
Here’s what people in Cote most often book a hog roast for:
- Church and village hall wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Remembrance days
- Pub and club wakes
For a service at a church like St Symphorian's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards