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Wedding Hog Roast in Pickhurst
Wedding hog roast in Pickhurst: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- The main wedding meal
- Rustic barn receptions
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Book a hog roast in Pickhurst
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Wedding hog roast in Pickhurst, carved to order
After hours of dancing, guests are hungry. Hog roast rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling do exactly that. We’re often asked to cater vow renewals and blessings and post-wedding gatherings, serving spit-roast lamb, carved roast pork and crackling.
Near Pickhurst, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. 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.
- Location
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Golden-hour photos in Pickhurst at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Tell us whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Just keep us informed.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Pickhurst weddings: local tips
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Pickhurst? We cover the whole area. Pickhurst is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Pickhurst to Guildford (19 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, The Mens is not far, and the countryside around Pickhurst suits an outdoor reception. Among the historic houses close to Pickhurst are Old Place Manor (1.2 miles south) and Petworth House (4.1 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Pickhurst, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Pickhurst, we also cover Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find The Mens.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The number of people
- Distance from us
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Pickhurst
How far is Pickhurst from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Pickhurst?
Pulborough station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you cater in Pickhurst?
Yes, Pickhurst is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Occasions we serve in Pickhurst
It feels generous and relaxed, which suits informal weddings.
However big or small the event in Pickhurst, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Wedding breakfasts
- Garden weddings at home
- Late-night wedding food
- Marquee receptions
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 1.4 miles south.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Nearby places to Pickhurst
What else we do in Pickhurst
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards