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Hog Roast Catering in Whatlington, East Sussex
Hog roast hire in Whatlington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas parties
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in Whatlington
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
About our hog roast hire in Whatlington
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We cook at your venue in Whatlington, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. We serve coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and crackling, and we’re often booked for weddings and receptions and wakes.
In a small place like Whatlington, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Whatlington (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Whatlington
What else we do in Whatlington
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who does not eat it. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
See our prices page or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Whatlington, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Why choose hog roast hire in Whatlington?
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
However big or small the event in Whatlington, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Sports clubs and societies
- Wakes
- Weddings and receptions
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Historic houses near Whatlington include Durhamford Manor (0.6 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
- Who carves and who serves
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Whatlington
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
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 we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN33 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
For event organisers in Whatlington
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
FAQs for Whatlington
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Whatlington?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cover Whatlington?
Yes, Whatlington is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Is all of East Sussex covered?
All of East Sussex is in our area. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you cook it or do we?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Bringing a hog roast to Whatlington
Whatlington is about 6 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whatlington is well within our area for events. Whatlington is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Whatlington to Brighton (29 miles away).
Coming by train? Battle station, about 1.9 miles south, is the nearest station. PTAs at schools such as Vinehall School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Whatlington. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in TN33, we can roast on site for your guests. If your venue is just outside Whatlington, we also cover Sedlescombe (1 mile east), Swaile's Green (2 miles north-east), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north-east), Telham (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Conquest Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Battle Museum of Local History (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Whatlington include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include Claverham Community College (2.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (less than half a mile north)
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards