West Sussex · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Lodsworth, West Sussex
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Lodsworth. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- The main wedding meal
- Weddings in a family garden
- Marquee receptions
Planning an event in Lodsworth?
How our wedding hog roast works in Lodsworth
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: a cooked roast holds for a while, so a long speech will not ruin the food. For rustic barn receptions and wedding breakfasts with sides, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Lodsworth, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Where
- Lodsworth (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten
We serve and clear without fuss, and leave you to celebrate.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, as an extra.
Weddings in Lodsworth: venues, ceremonies and travel
Lodsworth is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits weddings around Lodsworth, whatever the venue. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Lodsworth to Guildford (18 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Graffham Common is not far, and the countryside around Lodsworth suits an outdoor reception. Within reach of Lodsworth are historic houses such as Cowdray House (2.4 miles south-west) and Petworth House (3.2 miles 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 Lodsworth, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Weddings anywhere in GU28 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a wedding in a garden on The Street, Shepherds Lane and The Croft or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Lickfold (2 miles north), Lurgashall (2 miles north), Ebernoe (4 miles north-east), Northchapel (4 miles north-east) and Ansteadbrook (6 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (2.7 miles west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Graffham Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Hollist Arms Public House (under half a mile south)
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Lodsworth
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Lodsworth too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
It depends on the venue. Check with them first, and we’ll liaise with them.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can we offer lamb too?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
We’ll plan quantities from your numbers, and we will confirm it in writing.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books wedding hog roast in Lodsworth?
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Marquee receptions
- Home weddings
- Small, informal weddings
After a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Towns and villages near Lodsworth
Other occasions in Lodsworth
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to a wedding barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Lodsworth
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. At a December wedding in Lodsworth, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- 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.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away