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Wedding Hog Roast for Tortington
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Tortington and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
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Wedding hog roast for Tortington
Wedding hog roast in Tortington, carved to order
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Tortington. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. Typical bookings include marquee weddings and blessings and renewals, with halloumi skewers, carved roast pork and new potatoes.
There is something special about a country wedding near Tortington, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Tortington (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. At a December wedding in Tortington, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get 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: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Tortington
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Power for lights in the evening
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Tortington: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you roast near the sea around Tortington?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you cover Tortington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Tortington and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Tortington weddings: local tips
Tortington is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Tortington. We cater 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Ford station serves Tortington directly. Marrying at St Mary Magdalene's Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Tortington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. With the coast within about 3 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area. From Ford Road and Gaugemaster Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Tortington, we also cover Ford (1 mile south), Lyminster (1 mile east), Arundel (1 mile north-east), Wick (2 miles south-east) and Climping (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Tortington include WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Tortington include The Littlehampton Academy (2.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (within half a mile south)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
For evening food, we carve as the dancing gets going.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Why choose a hog roast in Tortington?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together without batches coming off a grill. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Who books wedding hog roast in Tortington?
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, especially after dancing.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Tortington and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Marquee receptions
- Rustic barn receptions
- Vow renewals and blessings
- The day after the wedding
WWT Arundel nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Tortington suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
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What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards