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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Tillington, West Sussex
Wedding hog roast in Tillington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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Slow-roasted pork in Tillington
About our wedding hog roast in Tillington
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: people gather round as the chef carves. It’s food and a bit of theatre. We are often asked to cater marquee weddings and evening food after the first dance, serving new potatoes, carved roast pork and halloumi skewers.
There is something special about a country wedding near Tillington, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Tillington (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
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.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Power for lights in the evening
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Permission for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Tillington
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of All Hallows?
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’ll gather.
How far is Tillington from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
Can you cater in Tillington?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Tillington and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Check with them first, and we’ll liaise with them.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
We serve and clear without fuss, and leave you to celebrate.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Events we cater in Tillington
It works for the main meal and the evening, so it is good value.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Tillington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Marquee weddings
- Home weddings
- The day after the wedding
- Anniversary vow renewals
Within reach of Tillington are historic houses such as Petworth House (0.8 miles east) and Cowdray House (4.4 miles west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
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About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Getting married in Tillington?
Tillington is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Tillington, from gardens to fields. Tillington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Tillington to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Graffham Common is not far, and the countryside around Tillington suits an outdoor reception. If you are marrying at a church near Tillington, such as The Parish Church of All Hallows, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Tillington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
For weddings in GU28, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Upperton Road, Cemetery Lane and Tillington Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Tillington, we also cover Upperton (1 mile north-west), Petworth (1 mile east), Hampers Green (1 mile north-east), Rotherbridge (1 mile south) and River (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lodsworth Castle (1.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Square Tavern (0.9 miles east)
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. For a summer wedding in Tillington, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means an evening hog roast is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What affects the price in Tillington
We work out each quote from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
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, with everything listed.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or GU28 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away