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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Scaynes Hill, West Sussex
Wedding hog roast in Scaynes Hill: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Home weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
- Marquee weddings
Wedding hog roast for Scaynes Hill
Planning a wedding hog roast in Scaynes Hill
Scaynes Hill is about 2 miles east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Scaynes Hill? We cover the whole area. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Eastern Road Nature Reserve can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Ashenground and Bolnore Woods, and the countryside around Scaynes Hill suits an outdoor reception. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Scaynes Hill, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Anywhere in RH17, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Church Road, Lewes Road and Orchard Close; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Scaynes Hill we cover include Haywards Heath (2 miles west), North Chailey (2 miles south-east), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles south), Wivelsfield (2 miles south-west) and Chailey (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Parish Museum (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Scaynes Hill include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Local schools include Great Walstead School (1 mile north) and Oathall Community College (2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Farmers pub (within half a mile south-east)
How our wedding hog roast works in Scaynes Hill
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: a cooked roast holds for a while, so a long speech will not ruin the food. For evening receptions and the day after the wedding, we can cook spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and carved roast pork for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Scaynes Hill, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Scaynes Hill (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We’ll liaise with your venue coordinator, so we can sort the cooking spot and timings with them.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A way in for the roaster
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Space well clear of tents and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Scaynes Hill?
There are choices for guests who don’t eat pork.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Scaynes Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Late-night wedding food
- The day after the wedding
- Wedding breakfasts
- Barn and farm weddings
Within reach of Scaynes Hill are historic houses such as Ockenden Manor (4.1 miles west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Who carves and who serves
Questions from Scaynes Hill
Which station is closest to Scaynes Hill?
Haywards Heath station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
Is Scaynes Hill close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Many couples do exactly that, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What happens on the day
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. At a December wedding in Scaynes Hill, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
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- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards