West Sussex · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in East Hampnett, West Sussex
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in East Hampnett. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Late-night wedding food
- Post-wedding gatherings
- The main wedding meal
Wedding hog roast in East Hampnett
Wedding hog roast in East Hampnett, carved to order
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near East Hampnett. We cook outside, under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee and vow renewals and blessings, with new potatoes, carved roast pork and spit-roast lamb.
There’s something special about a country wedding near East Hampnett, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- East Hampnett (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Wedding venues and ceremonies near East Hampnett
East Hampnett is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Weddings in East Hampnett are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from East Hampnett to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
Within reach of East Hampnett are historic houses such as Goodwood House (2.4 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. It is worth telling train travellers that Barnham station is about 2.8 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of East Hampnett, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. The sea is within about 5 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
For weddings in PO18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Marsh Lane and East Hampnett Lane, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside East Hampnett, we also cover Crockerhill (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south-east), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (3.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near East Hampnett include Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Winterton Arms Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Also near East Hampnett
Other occasions in East Hampnett
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together without batches coming off a grill. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in East Hampnett
Guests gather round the carving, and it looks great in photos.
However big or small the event in East Hampnett, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- The day after the wedding
- Evening receptions
- Garden weddings at home
- The main wedding meal
For outdoor photos, Levin Down is close by, and the countryside around East Hampnett suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before you book
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In East Hampnett, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
For evening food, we carve as the dancing gets going.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- Distance from us
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
East Hampnett questions
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to East Hampnett?
Barnham station, about 2.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
We cook outside, never inside the marquee.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Lighting for evening service
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away