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Wedding Hog Roast for Coates
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Coates and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Second-day get-togethers
- Marquee receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding hog roast in Coates
Wedding hog roast in Coates, slow-roasted on site
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Coates suit a hog roast. We cook outside, under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. Typical bookings include relaxed, low-key weddings and wedding breakfasts, with salads, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
Near Coates, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, slowly, over several hours.
- Where
- Coates (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Nearby places to Coates
Also in Coates
Coates weddings: local tips
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cater weddings across Coates and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Coates to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.7 miles east of the centre. Within reach of Coates are historic houses such as Bignor Roman Villa (2.1 miles south) and Petworth House (2.9 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Coates, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Wherever your wedding is in RH20, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Coates includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan Hotel (0.7 miles north-east)
Questions from Coates
Which station is closest to Coates?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the hog.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and the quote lists everything.
Can you cater in Coates?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground, and we agree the spot with your venue.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Golden-hour photos in Coates at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Coates
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
However big or small the event in Coates, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Late-night wedding food
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Agatha frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Why choose a hog roast in Coates?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and frequently better value. It still feels like a feast. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards