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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Runcton, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Runcton and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
- Weddings in a family garden
A hog roast near Runcton
How our wedding hog roast works in Runcton
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access, so nothing is left to chance. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings in a family garden and post-wedding gatherings, serving crackling, carved roast pork and spit-roast lamb.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Runcton, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Runcton (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Winter weddings in Runcton are dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Power for lights in the evening
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Step-free access for our equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
We serve and clear without fuss, and leave you to celebrate.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time late at night. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Runcton hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Runcton
Runcton is about 2 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cater weddings at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Runcton and the surrounding area. Runcton is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Runcton to Brighton (27 miles away).
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.9 miles north-west. Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Stephen frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. The sea is within about 4 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in PO20, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Goodwood Gardens, Brookside and Lagness Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Runcton we cover include North Mundham (1 mile west), Merston (1 mile north-east), Lagness (1 mile south-east), Hunston (1 mile west) and Portfield (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and The Chichester City Museum (2 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Chichester Free School (0.6 miles north) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.7 miles north-west)
Events we cater in Runcton
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, so it’s good value.
In Runcton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Rustic barn receptions
- Late-night wedding food
- Second-day get-togethers
- Weddings in a family garden
Historic houses near Runcton include Goodwood House (3.9 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Runcton questions
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Stephen?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Runcton close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
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.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Places near Runcton
What else we do in Runcton
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away