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Wedding Hog Roast for Mid Lavant
Wedding hog roast in Mid Lavant: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- The day after the wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
- Anniversary vow renewals
Slow-roasted pork in Mid Lavant
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
How our wedding hog roast works in Mid Lavant
For the wedding breakfast, a hog roast becomes a plated meal: roast pork, crackling and a choice of sides, on china if you’d like. For the main wedding meal and late-night wedding food, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and salads.
A wedding in a small place like Mid Lavant often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Mid Lavant (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Lighting for evening service
- A serving area close to where guests eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Mid Lavant
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Winter weddings in Mid Lavant are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Tell us whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Questions from Mid Lavant
What’s the nearest station to Mid Lavant?
The closest is Fishbourne station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Check with the venue first: some welcome outside caterers, others don’t. We will sort the details with them.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Mid Lavant
Mid Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Mid Lavant? We cover the whole area. We cater 371 places in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Mid Lavant to Guildford (about 27 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (1.9 miles east) and West Dean House (2.3 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. Stoke Down nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the South Downs National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18. That could mean a wedding in a garden on St Nicholas Road, Churchmead Close and Springfield Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For weddings just outside Mid Lavant, we cover East Lavant (1 mile south-east), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Chichester (2 miles south) and Waterbeach (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (2.3 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (2.4 miles north). Within reach you will find Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Earl Of March Public House (within half a mile south)
What affects the price in Mid Lavant
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Site access
- Travel to Mid Lavant
- Menu choices and extras
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Mid Lavant
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
Here’s what people in Mid Lavant most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Home weddings
- Blessings and renewals
- Late-night wedding food
- Farm weddings
If you are marrying at a church near Mid Lavant, such as Church of St Nicholas, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
We will be at the venue for most of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Also near Mid Lavant
What else we do in Mid Lavant
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards