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Hog Roast Hire in Copthorne
Hog roast hire in Copthorne: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Parties at home
A hog roast near Copthorne
Why choose hog roast hire in Copthorne?
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes
- Christmas fairs
- Corporate events
- Garden parties and barbecues
After a service at St John's Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
How our hog roast hire works in Copthorne
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. We are often asked to cater wakes and sports clubs and societies, serving halloumi skewers, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken.
In and around Copthorne, gardens and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Copthorne (RH10, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Common questions in Copthorne
How far is Copthorne from London?
About 25 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Copthorne?
The closest is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 2 miles away.
What is hog roast hire?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s included in each when we quote.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Towns and villages near Copthorne
Also in Copthorne
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Copthorne, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Copthorne
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
How we price a hog roast
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
We will agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
A hog roast in Copthorne: local details
Copthorne is about 3 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Hosts in Copthorne book us for events of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Copthorne to Brighton (21 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Fairway Infant School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Within reach of Copthorne are historic houses such as Gravetye Manor (4.5 miles south-east) and Saint Hill Manor (4.9 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Copthorne, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH10 and RH6, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road, Brookside and Bridgelands, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You will find Copthorne on the A264, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover events in 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
A little further out are Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.6 miles east) and County Mall (3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Hazelwick School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cherry Tree pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards