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Wedding Hog Roast in Birchgrove
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Birchgrove.
- Marquee receptions
- Evening receptions
- Home weddings
Wedding hog roast in Birchgrove
Wedding hog roast in Birchgrove, slow-roasted on site
For a relaxed wedding in Birchgrove, a hog roast hits the right note: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. Our staff serve and clear, so you can enjoy it. Typical bookings include intimate weddings and evening receptions, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
There is something special about a country wedding near Birchgrove, 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, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Birchgrove (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Birchgrove questions
Do you come out to small places like Birchgrove?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
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The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. At a December wedding in Birchgrove, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning a wedding hog roast in Birchgrove
Birchgrove is about 5 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We cover weddings in Birchgrove, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Birchgrove to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Chelwood Gate Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. Nearby historic houses include Priest House (2.9 miles north-west) and Gravetye Manor (3.5 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Birchgrove, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over RH17 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Chelwood Gate (1 mile east), Chelwood Common (1 mile south-east), Danehill (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-west) and Wych Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Heaven Farm Museum (2.3 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
For event organisers in Birchgrove
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
We’re on site for much of the day, working quietly in the background.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
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.
Perfect for your wedding in Birchgrove
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, especially after dancing.
Hosts in Birchgrove book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Evening food after the first dance
- Garden weddings at home
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Brickfield Meadow, and the countryside around Birchgrove suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Power for lights in the evening
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
Send us the date, the address or RH17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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