West Sussex · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Balcombe, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Balcombe and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Farm weddings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Marquee weddings
Planning an event in Balcombe?
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
About our wedding hog roast in Balcombe
For a relaxed wedding in Balcombe, a hog roast hits the right note: generous, hearty food carved in front of your guests. Our staff serve and clear, so you can enjoy it. For marquee weddings and wedding breakfasts with sides, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and salads for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Balcombe frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Balcombe (RH17)
- 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
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Balcombe
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
In Balcombe and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Marquee weddings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- The main wedding meal
It’s worth telling train travellers that Balcombe station is in Balcombe itself.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Balcombe, 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. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
Every wedding is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Balcombe
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Balcombe?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Check with them first, and we’ll liaise with them.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can we offer lamb too?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time late at night. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Balcombe weddings: local tips
Balcombe is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We cater weddings across Balcombe and nearby. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Marrying at The Parish Church of St Mary? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. Historic houses near Balcombe include Tyes Place (2.1 miles south-west) and Priest House (3.5 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Anywhere in RH17, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include London Road, Stockcroft Road and Deanland Road, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the B2036 close by, Balcombe is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover weddings in Balcombe Lane (1 mile north), Brook Street (2 miles south), Staplefield (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (3 miles north) and Whitemans Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (5 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (3.5 miles south). Open spaces near Balcombe include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
For event organisers in Balcombe
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Power for lights in the evening
- A way in for the roaster
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away