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Wedding Hog Roast for Ardingly
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Ardingly.
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Marquee receptions
- Home weddings
A hog roast near Ardingly
Wedding hog roast near Ardingly
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: it can be held for a while once cooked, so the food copes with a delayed running order. Whether it’s intimate weddings and vow renewals and blessings, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, crackling and carved roast pork for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Ardingly frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- Ardingly (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Ardingly
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Why choose wedding hog roast in Ardingly?
No kitchen is needed at the venue, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Ardingly, such as:
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Home weddings
- The main wedding meal
- Late-night wedding food
Among the historic houses close to Ardingly are Priest House (2.2 miles north-east) and Gravetye Manor (3.1 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Ardingly questions
Can you cater after a service at St Peter's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Ardingly close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Lamb and chicken are both available as a second option.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Check with the venue first: rules vary. We’ll sort the details with them.
Ardingly weddings: local tips
Ardingly is about 3 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Ardingly is well within our area for weddings. We cater 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Ardingly to Brighton (15 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Ardingly, such as St Peter's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in RH17, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Munnion Road and Price Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For weddings just outside Ardingly, we cover Little London (1 mile north), Highbrook (1 mile north-east), Lindfield (2 miles south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles east) and West Hoathly (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2 miles east) and Princess Royal Hospital (3.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Ardingly Inn (within half a mile north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Places near Ardingly
Other occasions in Ardingly
For event organisers in Ardingly
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and generally costs less per head. It still feels special. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In Ardingly, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Tell us whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away