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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Mackerel's Common, West Sussex
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your wedding in Mackerel's Common. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Wedding breakfasts
- Marquee weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
Wedding hog roast in Mackerel's Common
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Give final numbers in good time
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, quoted separately.
Wedding hog roast near Mackerel's Common
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, and our chef carves on cue. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for garden weddings at home and late-night wedding food.
A wedding in a small place like Mackerel's Common 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 roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Mackerel's Common (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
FAQs for Mackerel's Common
Is Mackerel's Common close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Mackerel's Common too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Who books wedding hog roast in Mackerel's Common?
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Mackerel's Common. Typical bookings include:
- The day after the wedding
- The main wedding meal
- Late-night wedding food
- Intimate weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Mackerel's Common, such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Evening food at a Mackerel's Common wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and often better value. It still feels special. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Mackerel's Common
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in Mackerel's Common
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Light near the carving station after dark
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Mackerel's Common
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
What affects the price in Mackerel's Common
Your quote depends on:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Weddings in Mackerel's Common: venues, ceremonies and travel
Mackerel's Common is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around Mackerel's Common suit a hog roast. Mackerel's Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Within reach of Mackerel's Common are historic houses such as Petworth House (4.6 miles south-west). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. For guests travelling by train, Billingshurst station, about 4.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
We cover weddings in every part of the RH14 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Mackerel's Common, we also cover Kirdford (1 mile south), Plaistow (2 miles north), Ifold (2 miles north), Balls Cross (2 miles south-west) and Wisborough Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles east), Broadfield (15 miles east), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards