West Sussex · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Rock, West Sussex
Wedding hog roast in Rock: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Intimate weddings
- Home weddings
- Vow renewals and blessings
Planning an event in Rock?
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Wedding hog roast in Rock, slow-roasted on site
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat. We’re often asked to cater the main wedding meal and garden weddings at home, with rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and carved roast pork.
Near Rock, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Area
- Rock (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wedding in Rock. Evening food at a Rock wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Rock
Rock is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around Rock suit a hog roast. Rock is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Rock include Parham House (3.9 miles west). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. Chanctonbury Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Wherever your wedding is in RH20, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Old London Road, London Road and Lamorna Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For weddings just outside Rock, we cover Washington (1 mile south), Heath Common (1 mile north-west), Sullington (1 mile west), Warminghurst (2 miles north) and Storrington (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Frankland Arms Public House (0.6 miles south)
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Towns and villages near Rock
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FAQs for Rock
Do you come out to small places like Rock?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Rock close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission for outside catering
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
We’ll liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Perfect for your wedding in Rock
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
Hosts in Rock book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Weddings in a marquee
- Weddings in a family garden
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
Marrying at The Parish Church of St Mary? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away