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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Houghton, West Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding turns the food into a centrepiece of your wedding in Houghton.
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Book a hog roast in Houghton
How our wedding hog roast works in Houghton
We look after guests who do not eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. Halal meat is not available. Whether it is garden weddings at home and the main wedding meal, we will put together a menu of crackling, spit-roast lamb and salads.
A wedding in a small place like Houghton often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Houghton (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books wedding hog roast in Houghton?
It feels generous and relaxed, perfect for an informal day.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Houghton, such as:
- The main wedding meal
- Home weddings
- Marquee receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
Put the station on your invitation: Amberley station is about 0.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Permission for outside catering
- A way in for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Questions from Houghton
Could you cook in Arundel Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Houghton?
The closest is Amberley station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
Do we need extra food?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; for evening food, rolls are generally enough.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Evening food at a Houghton wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
For evening food, we carve as the dancing gets going.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Nearby places to Houghton
What else we do in Houghton
Getting married in Houghton?
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits weddings around Houghton, whatever the venue. Houghton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Houghton to Brighton (19 miles away).
Historic houses near Houghton include Bignor Roman Villa (2.8 miles north-west) and Parham House (3.1 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Amberley Wild Brooks. 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.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN18, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Arundel (3 miles south), Warningcamp (3 miles south-east), Crossbush (3 miles south), Tortington (4 miles south) and Poling (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (9 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away