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Wedding Hog Roast in Copthorne
Wedding hog roast in Copthorne: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Intimate weddings
- The main wedding meal
- Late-night wedding food
Wedding hog roast in Copthorne
Wedding hog roast near Copthorne
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Copthorne suit a hog roast. We cook outside, under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. We serve carved roast pork, crackling and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for wedding breakfasts with sides and marquee weddings.
In Copthorne, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Copthorne (RH10, RH6)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding in Copthorne. Evening food at a Copthorne wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: fill in our quote form.
Questions from Copthorne
How far is Copthorne from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, and our staff serve your guests.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Perfect for your wedding in Copthorne
It works for the main meal and the evening, so it’s good value.
Whatever the occasion in Copthorne, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Marquee weddings
Nearby historic houses include Gravetye Manor (4.5 miles south-east) and Saint Hill Manor (4.9 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a wedding barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together without batches coming off a grill. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Copthorne hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our pricing and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Copthorne
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Getting married in Copthorne?
Copthorne is about 3 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around Copthorne suit a hog roast. Copthorne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Copthorne to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as St John's Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. If you are hoping for photos in Worth Park Gardens, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Copthorne, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Anywhere in RH10 and RH6, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a house on Church Road, Brookside and Bridgelands or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find Copthorne on the A264, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover weddings 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). 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).
Well-known places in the area include Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.6 miles east) and County Mall (3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Copthorne include Hazelwick School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cherry Tree pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Where the roaster can go in Copthorne
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards