East Sussex · England
Hog Roast Catering in Wilmington, East Sussex
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Wilmington. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Wakes
- Christmas fairs
- Sports clubs and societies
Hog roast hire for Wilmington
Hog roast hire for your event in Wilmington
Booking a hog roast means you don’t have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. We serve coleslaw, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb, and we’re regularly asked to cater festive gatherings and birthdays and anniversaries.
Somewhere as small as Wilmington, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Wilmington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Where the roaster can go in Wilmington
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Why choose a hog roast in Wilmington?
Compared with a cold buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. 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.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Wilmington
What else we do in Wilmington
Questions from Wilmington
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cover the whole of East Sussex?
East Sussex is part of our area, including Wilmington. Get in touch for a price.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is our garden big enough?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we will advise.
Hog roast hire around Wilmington
Wilmington is about 4 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits events around Wilmington, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Wilmington to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Willingdon Community School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For guests coming by train, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 1.8 miles away. Wilmington is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. Wilmington is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Anywhere in BN26, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on The Street and Ades Field, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Wilmington we cover include Milton Street (1 mile south-west), Winton (2 miles west), Arlington (2 miles north), Berwick (2 miles north-west) and Lullington (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Agricultural Museum (within half a mile south) and Burlough Castle (1 mile west). The countryside around Wilmington includes Combe Hill.
- Local pubs include The Sussex Ox pub (0.9 miles south-west)
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Light matters for a long roast: around Wilmington, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Perfect for your event in Wilmington
There is very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Wilmington, such as:
- Club events and presentations
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Community events
- Work summer parties
Historic houses near Wilmington include Alfriston Clergy House (1.9 miles south-west) and Michelham Priory (3 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away