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Wedding Hog Roast in Staplefield
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Staplefield.
- Wedding breakfasts
- Late-night wedding food
- Small, informal weddings
Book a hog roast in Staplefield
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, so we can sort the cooking spot and timings with them.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Wedding hog roast in Staplefield, carved to order
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Staplefield: generous, hearty food carved in front of your guests. Our staff serve and clear, so you can enjoy it. We are often asked to cater evening food after the first dance and rustic barn receptions, serving carved roast pork, crackling and salads.
Rural weddings around Staplefield have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Staplefield (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Staplefield: your questions answered
Is Staplefield close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Staplefield?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can we add a second roast?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
It depends on the venue. Ask your venue early, and we will work with them on the details.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Where the roaster can go in Staplefield
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Step-free access for our equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Staplefield
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Places near Staplefield
Other occasions in Staplefield
A hog roast or other catering?
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others make the hog roast the main meal. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Staplefield weddings: local tips
Staplefield is about 4 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Staplefield? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Staplefield to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Tyes Place (less than half a mile east) and Ockenden Manor (2.5 miles south-east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Balcombe station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
For weddings in RH17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your wedding could be at a house on Cuckfield Road and Rose Cottage Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Slough Green (1 mile south), Warninglid (1 mile south-west), Brook Street (2 miles south-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles south-east) and Balcombe (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Cuckfield Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and St Francis Hospital (4.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Staplefield include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Victory Inn (under half a mile west)
Perfect for your wedding in Staplefield
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, which keeps things simple.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Garden weddings at home
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Small, informal weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mark often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In Staplefield, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards