West Sussex · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Portslade
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Portslade and across West Sussex.
- Evening food after the first dance
- Blessings and renewals
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Wedding hog roast for Portslade
Wedding hog roast near Portslade
For a relaxed wedding in Portslade, a hog roast hits the right note: generous, hearty food carved in front of your guests. We serve and tidy up, so you can enjoy it. Typical bookings include marquee weddings and relaxed, low-key weddings, serving crackling, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
For a smaller place like Portslade, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need a level spot and access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others have the hog roast as the main event. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Permission for outside catering
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Portslade: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Portslade from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground, and we agree the spot with your venue.
Can we add a second roast?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you cover Portslade?
Yes, Portslade is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Events we cater in Portslade
It feels generous and relaxed, which suits informal weddings.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Portslade. Typical bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Intimate weddings
- The day after the wedding
- Home weddings
Benfield Hill can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Towns and villages near Portslade
Also in Portslade
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Getting married in Portslade?
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Portslade and the surrounding area. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex.
If you’re marrying at a church near Portslade, such as St Nicolas Church, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. Thundersbarrow Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Portslade, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue. With the coast within about 3 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in BN41, BN3 and BN42, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a house on Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A293, Portslade is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Local schools include King's School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Mill House (less than half a mile east)
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In Portslade, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means an evening hog roast is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- 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.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards