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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Emsworth, West Sussex
Wedding hog roast in Emsworth: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Weddings in a marquee
- Evening food after the first dance
Slow-roasted pork in Emsworth
Wedding hog roast near Emsworth
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Emsworth: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. We serve and tidy up, so the day runs smoothly. We are frequently asked to cater small, informal weddings and late-night wedding food, with carved roast pork, new potatoes and salads.
In Emsworth, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Location
- Emsworth (PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Light near the carving station after dark
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
Nearby places to Emsworth
What else we do in Emsworth
For event organisers in Emsworth
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others have the hog roast as the main event. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
FAQs for Emsworth
Is Emsworth close to London?
About 58 miles from central London.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can we add a second roast?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
It depends on the venue. Check with them first, and we’ll liaise with them.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cater in Emsworth?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Emsworth and West Sussex. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Perfect for your wedding in Emsworth
Evening guests love hot food, especially after dancing.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Emsworth:
- Home weddings
- Blessings and renewals
- Farm weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
Planning photos in Eames Farm? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding in Emsworth. Evening food at a Emsworth wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
Weddings in Emsworth: venues, ceremonies and travel
Emsworth is about 2 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Emsworth and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. Emsworth is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Emsworth to Southampton (20 miles away).
Historic houses near Emsworth include Warblington Castle (1.3 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. For guests travelling by train, there is a station right in Emsworth: Emsworth station. With the coast within about 6 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in PO10, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wedding on streets such as High Street, Beacon Square and Seagull Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A27 and A259, Emsworth is simple for us to get to for your wedding. Other places close to Emsworth we cover include Lumley (1 mile east), Westbourne (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile east) and Warblington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (8 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (under half a mile south). The countryside around Emsworth includes Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (1 mile east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
Evening food usually goes out an hour or two after the first dance, timed with you in advance.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, as an extra.
- 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