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Wedding Hog Roast for Hardham
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Hardham.
- Weddings in a family garden
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Intimate weddings
Planning an event in Hardham?
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hardham
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Weddings in Hardham are part of our patch. We cater all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hardham suits an outdoor reception. Among the historic houses close to Hardham are Old Place Manor (1 mile north-east) and Parham House (2.5 miles south-east). 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 3 miles of Hardham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over the RH20 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Hardham we cover include Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Hardham include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
Wedding hog roast in Hardham, slow-roasted on site
For a relaxed wedding in Hardham, a hog roast hits the right note: generous, hearty food carved in front of your guests. We serve and tidy up, so you can enjoy it. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings in a family garden and anniversary vow renewals, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
There is something special about a country wedding near Hardham, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Hardham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Hardham
We are gathering after a service at St Botolph's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Hardham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
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.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you cater in Hardham?
Yes, Hardham is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Hardham
You do not need a kitchen, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Hardham, such as:
- Marquee weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- Weddings in a family garden
- Anniversary vow renewals
After a ceremony at a church like St Botolph's Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What else we do in Hardham
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Just keep us informed.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to other evening food, carving serves a lot of people fast. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Hardham hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. For a summer wedding in Hardham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so evening food is frequently carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Permission for outside catering
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Step-free access for our equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hardham
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards