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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Rackham, West Sussex
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Rackham.
- Evening food after the first dance
- The main wedding meal
- Marquee receptions
Slow-roasted pork in Rackham
Weddings in Rackham: venues, ceremonies and travel
Rackham is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Rackham for weddings and the places nearby. Rackham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Rackham to Brighton (17 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve, and the countryside around Rackham suits an outdoor reception. Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Amberley station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Rackham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over RH20 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Rackham, we also cover Cross Gate (1 mile west), Amberley (1 mile west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west), Bury (2 miles west) and Hardham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Amberley Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Rackham include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Wedding hog roast in Rackham, slow-roasted on site
As a main meal, the hog roast is served on plates: roast pork, crackling and a choice of sides, on china if you’d like. For the day after the wedding and the main wedding meal, we can cook salads, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Rackham, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Rackham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
We’re on site for much of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- A way in for the roaster
- Space well clear of tents and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Why choose wedding hog roast in Rackham?
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, so it’s good value.
In Rackham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- The day after the wedding
- Home weddings
If you are hoping for photos in Parham Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Rackham: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do a hog roast in Parham Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and the quote lists everything.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In Rackham, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Rackham
Other occasions in Rackham
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards