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Wedding Hog Roast in Hassocks
Wedding hog roast in Hassocks: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Late-night wedding food
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Rustic barn receptions
Planning an event in Hassocks?
Wedding hog roast near Hassocks
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings, so nothing is left to chance. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and crackling, and we are frequently booked for evening food after the first dance and vow renewals and blessings.
Weddings in a place like Hassocks often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Hassocks (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Hassocks
Can you cater after a service at St Francis of Assisi?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Hassocks?
Hassocks station, in Hassocks itself.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every wedding is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hassocks
Hassocks is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Hassocks? We can help. Hassocks is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that there’s a station right in Hassocks: Hassocks station. Marrying at St Francis of Assisi? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. With the South Downs National Park within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Here we cover the BN6 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. From London Road, Semley Road and Farm Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Hassocks, we also cover Keymer (1 mile east), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west), Clayton (1 mile south), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile north-west) and Ditchling (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (12 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (within half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Hassocks include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Hassocks pub (less than half a mile south-east)
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Winter weddings in Hassocks 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.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Hassocks, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Power for lights in the evening
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and frequently better value. It still feels special. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Hassocks hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See how we price or the cost guide.
Also near Hassocks
Other occasions in Hassocks
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away