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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Charlton, West Sussex
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your wedding in Charlton. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding hog roast for Charlton
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A serving area close to where guests eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Wedding hog roast in Charlton, slow-roasted on site
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. The hog roasts slowly at your venue through the afternoon, then carve at the time you’ve set. Typical bookings include rustic barn receptions and anniversary vow renewals, serving spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Rural weddings around Charlton have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Charlton (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Winter weddings in Charlton are dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Perfect for your wedding in Charlton
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
People around Charlton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Marquee weddings
- Small, informal weddings
- Evening receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Charlton
Charlton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cater weddings at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Charlton and the surrounding area. We cater 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 24 miles away.
Historic houses near Charlton include West Dean House (1.7 miles west) and Goodwood House (2.7 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. If you want countryside in your photos, Levin Down is not far. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
For weddings in PO18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your wedding is on Charlton Road and Knight's Hill or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Singleton (1 mile west), East Dean (1 mile east), West Dean (2 miles west), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (10 miles south-west) and Rustington (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Centre (4.6 miles south) and Weald and Downland Gridshell (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Charlton includes Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Fox Goes Free pub (under half a mile north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Send us the date, the address or PO18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Charlton
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Charlton: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can we offer lamb too?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the hog.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Your venue decides: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We’ll sort the details with them.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
We are on site for much of the day, working quietly in the background.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards