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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Mannings Heath, West Sussex
Wedding hog roast in Mannings Heath: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
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Wedding hog roast in Mannings Heath
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Wedding hog roast in Mannings Heath, carved to order
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access well before the day, so nothing is left to chance. We serve rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and carved roast pork, and typical bookings are for weddings in a family garden and relaxed, low-key weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Mannings Heath frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Mannings Heath (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Mannings Heath
Is Mannings Heath close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Mannings Heath?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you cater in Mannings Heath?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Mannings Heath and West Sussex. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
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.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
Yes, evening food is very popular. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
Perfect for your wedding in Mannings Heath
It feels generous and relaxed, perfect for an informal day.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Mannings Heath. Typical bookings include:
- Wedding breakfasts
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Farm weddings
- The day after the wedding
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Horsham station, about 2.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
Planners, venues and businesses
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’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Getting married in Mannings Heath?
Mannings Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Mannings Heath and its neighbours for weddings. We cater all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Mannings Heath to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Marrying at Church of the Good Shepherd? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. Warnham LNR nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Weddings anywhere in RH13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Church Road, Ryecroft Meadow and Masons Field, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover weddings in Monk's Gate (1 mile south), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles north), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Crabtree (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (15 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mannings Heath include Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Newells Preparatory School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Dun Horse pub (within half a mile west)
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Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
The process
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Winter weddings in Mannings Heath are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Send us the date, venue and guest 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Mannings Heath, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give final numbers in good time
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Some couples add lights around the serving area.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards