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Wedding Hog Roast in Pagham
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Pagham.
- Rustic barn receptions
- The main wedding meal
- Vow renewals and blessings
Wedding hog roast for Pagham
Wedding hog roast near Pagham
We look after guests who do not eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. Halal meat is not available. We’re frequently asked to cater vow renewals and blessings and late-night wedding food, with carved roast pork, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
There is something special about a country wedding near Pagham, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Timings are planned around your wedding, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Pagham (PO21)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Getting married in Pagham?
Pagham is about 3 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Pagham is well within our area for weddings. Pagham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Avisford can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. If you’re marrying at a church near Pagham, such as The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. The sea is within about 4 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
We cover weddings in every part of PO21. Local streets include Swan Dene, Sea Lane and Well Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover weddings in Nyetimber (1 mile north-east), Aldwick (2 miles north-east), Church Norton (2 miles south-west), Sidlesham (2 miles west) and South Mundham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles north-east), Chichester (5 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.9 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Lamb pub (0.7 miles north)
Why choose a hog roast in Pagham?
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, carving serves plenty of people fast. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Lighting for evening service
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Pagham
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
Who books wedding hog roast in Pagham?
Evening guests love hot food, especially after dancing.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Pagham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings in a marquee
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Rustic barn receptions
- The day after the wedding
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Bognor Regis station is about 3.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
We’ll liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
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Pagham: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Pagham?
The closest is Bognor Regis station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Pagham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Golden-hour photos in Pagham at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- 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.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: use our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away