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Wedding Hog Roast for Jacob's Post
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Jacob's Post.
- Weddings in a family garden
- Blessings and renewals
- Rustic barn receptions
Book a hog roast in Jacob's Post
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Wedding hog roast in Jacob's Post, carved to order
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: a cooked roast holds for a while, so the food copes with a delayed running order. We’re frequently asked to cater marquee weddings and garden weddings at home, serving new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and crackling.
There is something special about a country wedding near Jacob's Post, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Jacob's Post (RH15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In Jacob's Post, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means an evening hog roast is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning a wedding hog roast in Jacob's Post
Jacob's Post is about 1 mile west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cater weddings of every size in Jacob's Post. Jacob's Post is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Historic houses near Jacob's Post include Ockenden Manor (3.2 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Jacob's Post, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Here we cover the RH15 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Downs Road, London Road and Western Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Burgess Hill (1 mile east), Abbotsford (1 mile north), World's End (1 mile east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Burgess Hill Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Schools near Jacob's Post include Oakmeeds Community College (0.6 miles south-east) and St Paul's Catholic College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (under half a mile north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
We will be at the venue for most of the day, working quietly in the background.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
What affects the price in Jacob's Post
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- Travel to Jacob's Post
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Jacob's Post
How far is Jacob's Post from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Jacob's Post?
Burgess Hill station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
What if things run late?
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.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
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 bring everything else.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Why choose a hog roast in Jacob's Post?
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and normally costs less per head. It still feels special. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Jacob's Post
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Jacob's Post
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
Here’s what people in Jacob's Post most often book a hog roast for:
- Rustic barn receptions
- Evening receptions
- Weddings in a marquee
- Intimate weddings
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Burgess Hill station, about 0.7 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, 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’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards