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Wedding Hog Roast in Thakeham
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Thakeham.
- Marquee weddings
- Evening receptions
- Rustic barn receptions
Planning an event in Thakeham?
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Thakeham
Thakeham is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We bring a hog roast for your wedding to weddings anywhere in Thakeham, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Thakeham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Thakeham to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Thakeham are Parham House (3.6 miles south-west) and Old Place Manor (4 miles west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. It’s worth telling train travellers that Pulborough station is about 4.1 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Thakeham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We cater weddings across the RH20 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Street, Bramble Lane and Cray's Lane, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Abingworth (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south-east), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), West Chiltington (1 mile north-west) and Heath Common (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Thakeham includes Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
About our wedding hog roast in Thakeham
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: people gather round as the chef carves. It feels like an occasion. Typical bookings include anniversary vow renewals and garden weddings at home, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
There is something special about a country wedding near Thakeham, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Area
- Thakeham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Thakeham
It works for the main meal and the evening, so it’s good value.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Thakeham, including:
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Intimate weddings
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Barn and farm weddings
Marrying at The Parish Church of St Mary? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to other evening food, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Power for lights in the evening
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Thakeham
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Thakeham
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Thakeham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you cater in Thakeham?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
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.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In Thakeham, evening wedding food often 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.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
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.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Also near Thakeham
Also in Thakeham
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards