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Hog Roast for a Wake in Crawley, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Crawley and the surrounding area.
- Life celebrations
- Home wakes
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Crawley
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Funeral wake catering in Crawley, slow-roasted on site
Roast pork with salads, new potatoes and coleslaw makes a proper meal, or rolls keep it simple. There are alternatives for those who do not eat pork. Typical bookings include gatherings at the family home and memorial gatherings, with apple sauce, salads and halloumi skewers.
In Crawley, wakes are frequently held at home, a club, a church hall or a venue. The roaster needs a level spot outside. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Crawley (RH10, RH11, RH12, RH6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A hall or room for eating
- Approval from the landlord or committee
- Flat ground outside the hall or house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Crawley
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Planning the wake in Crawley
It copes with timings that shift.
However big or small the event in Crawley, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Home wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, there is a station right in Crawley: Crawley station.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Wakes in Crawley: venues and practical details
Crawley is about 27 miles south of London, in West Sussex. Wakes in Crawley are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Crawley is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Crawley to Brighton (19 miles away).
For a service at a church like Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Crawley is on or near the A23 and A264, handy for relatives driving in.
We bring hog roasts to wakes all over RH10, RH11, RH12 and RH6. Whether your wake is on Station Road, Queens Square and High Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. With the A23 and A264 close by, Crawley is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Close by, we cover wakes in Southgate (1 mile south-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Langley Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west). Crawley is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with lots of choice for wakes.
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Crawley include Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Crawley include St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile south-east) and St Wilfrid's Catholic School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The George Hotel (under half a mile north)
Nearby places to Crawley
Also in Crawley
For event organisers in Crawley
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In winter, it is dark in Crawley by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. 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.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- 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
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wake: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. 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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Crawley
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Crawley
How far is Crawley from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Crawley?
Crawley station, in Crawley itself.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you cover Crawley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Crawley and West Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away