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Wedding Hog Roast in Wivelsfield Green
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your wedding in Wivelsfield Green. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Evening receptions
- Weddings in a family garden
- The day after the wedding
Slow-roasted pork in Wivelsfield Green
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How our wedding hog roast works in Wivelsfield Green
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t available. We serve crackling, halloumi skewers and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater small, informal weddings and rustic barn receptions.
There is something special about a country wedding near Wivelsfield Green, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Wivelsfield Green (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Wivelsfield Green
Is Wivelsfield Green too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, with our staff serving.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, quoted separately.
How it works
It is 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. Golden-hour photos in Wivelsfield Green at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
What affects the price in Wivelsfield Green
The biggest factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Wivelsfield Green
Wivelsfield Green is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Hosts in Wivelsfield Green book us for weddings of all sizes. Wivelsfield Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Wivelsfield Green include Ockenden Manor (4.3 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. Couples marrying at local churches such as Ote Hall Chapel often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Anywhere in RH17, we can bring the roaster to you. Your wedding could be at a house on Downsview Drive, Allwood Crescent and Farncombe Close, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Wivelsfield Green we cover include Wivelsfield (1 mile west), Ditchling Common (2 miles south-west), Plumpton Green (2 miles south), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north) and North Chailey (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Burgess Hill Museum (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wivelsfield Green include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Cock Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Wivelsfield Green
More for events in Wivelsfield Green
Who books wedding hog roast in Wivelsfield Green?
It feels generous and relaxed, perfect for an informal day.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Wivelsfield Green, such as:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee
- Second-day get-togethers
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Why choose a hog roast in Wivelsfield Green?
If your venue does its own catering, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. Some venues charge a fee. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards