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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Crawley Down, West Sussex
Wedding hog roast in Crawley Down: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Marquee weddings
- Evening receptions
- Small, informal weddings
Book a hog roast in Crawley Down
About our wedding hog roast in Crawley Down
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access, so nothing is left to chance. We serve salads, spit-roast lamb and crackling, and typical bookings are for farm weddings and anniversary vow renewals.
Weddings in a place like Crawley Down frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Location
- Crawley Down (RH10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Space well clear of tents and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Who books wedding hog roast in Crawley Down?
No kitchen is needed at the venue, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
Hosts in Crawley Down book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Small, informal weddings
- Weddings in a family garden
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Blessings and renewals
After a ceremony at a church like All Saints Parish Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
What affects the price in Crawley Down
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
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.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Crawley Down
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Crawley Down close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Your venue decides: rules vary. We will sort the details with them.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, with our staff serving.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Winter weddings in Crawley Down are 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.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and typically costs less per head. It still feels special. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Planned to your running order
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Crawley Down
What else we do in Crawley Down
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Getting married in Crawley Down?
Crawley Down is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Hosts in Crawley Down book us for weddings of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Crawley Down to Brighton (20 miles away).
Within reach of Crawley Down are historic houses such as Saint Hill Manor (2.4 miles south-east) and Gravetye Manor (2.4 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is East Grinstead station, roughly 2.5 miles east of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Crawley Down, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Here we cover the RH10 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Station Road, Forest Close and Burleigh Way; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For weddings just outside Crawley Down, we cover Furnace Wood (1 mile north), Snow Hill (1 mile north), Turners Hill (1 mile south), Domewood (1 mile north) and Felbridge (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Crawley Down include Imberhorne School (1.9 miles north-east)
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away