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Wedding Hog Roast for Kilnwood Vale
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Kilnwood Vale? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Small, informal weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
Slow-roasted pork in Kilnwood Vale
How our wedding hog roast works in Kilnwood Vale
For a relaxed wedding in Kilnwood Vale, a hog roast hits the right note: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. Our staff serve and clear, so the day runs smoothly. For garden weddings at home and second-day get-togethers, we can cook salads, carved roast pork and halloumi skewers and more.
A wedding in a small place like Kilnwood Vale frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Where
- Kilnwood Vale (RH12, RH11)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In Kilnwood Vale, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Weddings in Kilnwood Vale: venues, ceremonies and travel
Kilnwood Vale is about 1 mile south-west of Bewbush, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Kilnwood Vale, from gardens to fields. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Tilgate Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. After a ceremony at a church like St Francis' Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in RH12 and RH11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. From Turnpike Lane, Crusades Road and Rookfield Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. You’ll find Kilnwood Vale on the A264, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover weddings in Faygate (1 mile west), Colgate (1 mile south), Broadfield (2 miles east), Roffey (3 miles south-west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (2.7 miles north-east) and Crawley Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Cottesmore School (1.4 miles south-east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Holmbush Inn (0.9 miles west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Kilnwood Vale
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Give final numbers in good time
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
We are on site for much of the day, working quietly in the background.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Nearby places to Kilnwood Vale
Other occasions in Kilnwood Vale
Questions from Kilnwood Vale
Is Kilnwood Vale close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London.
Could you cook in Target Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Occasions we serve in Kilnwood Vale
It’s relaxed, generous wedding food, perfect for an informal day.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Kilnwood Vale. Here are some of the most popular:
- Farm weddings
- Marquee receptions
- Evening food after the first dance
- Garden weddings at home
Planning photos in Target Hill Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards