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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Balls Cross, West Sussex
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your wedding in Balls Cross. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Weddings in a family garden
- Blessings and renewals
- Intimate weddings
A hog roast near Balls Cross
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
About our wedding hog roast in Balls Cross
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: people gather round as the chef carves. It feels like an occasion. For relaxed, low-key weddings and evening receptions, we can cook crackling, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Balls Cross, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Timings are planned around your wedding, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Balls Cross (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In Balls Cross, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- 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
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Step-free access for our equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
Give us your venue coordinator’s details, for access and timings.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Balls Cross: your questions answered
How far is Balls Cross from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Holy Trinity Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken as a second option.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, carving serves a lot of people fast. 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.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Balls Cross weddings: local tips
Balls Cross is about 12 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Weddings in Balls Cross are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Balls Cross is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near Balls Cross include Petworth House (2.9 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. If you are marrying at a church near Balls Cross, such as Holy Trinity Church, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. With the South Downs National Park within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Here we cover the GU28 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Kirdford (2 miles east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-east), Plaistow (3 miles north-east), Ifold (4 miles north-east) and Wisborough Green (4 miles east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles east), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south), Storrington (10 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Balls Cross include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Occasions we serve in Balls Cross
It feels generous and relaxed, which suits informal weddings.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Balls Cross:
- Blessings and renewals
- Weddings in a family garden
- Intimate weddings
- Marquee receptions
If you want countryside in your photos, The Mens isn’t far.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away