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Party Hog Roast in Wannock
Party hog roast in Wannock: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Street parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Big birthday parties
Book a hog roast in Wannock
Party venues around Wannock
Wannock is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cater parties of every size in Wannock. We cater all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Wannock to Brighton (16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Alfriston Clergy House (3.4 miles west) and Michelham Priory (3.6 miles north). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Polegate station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Wannock is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, gardens can catch the wind, so we plan a sheltered spot.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN26, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Wannock Road, Lancing Way and Mortimer Gardens; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater parties in Lower Willingdon (1 mile south-east), Filching (1 mile south-west), Polegate (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile west) and Willingdon (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Burlough Castle (2.8 miles west) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Willingdon Primary School (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Horse & Groom pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Party hog roast in Wannock, slow-roasted on site
After a christening near Wannock, a hog roast in the garden feeds the whole family, without anyone stuck cooking. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and jacket potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater leaving and retirement do’s and summer parties in the garden.
Near Wannock, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Wannock (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Wannock
One roast feeds everyone together, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
Whatever the occasion in Wannock, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Reunions
- Summer parties in the garden
- Neighbourhood parties
- Getting-engaged parties
If the day starts at St Wilfrid, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Towns and villages near Wannock
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then clear up the serving area.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What affects the price in Wannock
Things that change the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
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 to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Wannock?
Instead of booking a restaurant, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Wannock hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. A summer party in Wannock stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send a photo of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Wannock
What’s the nearest station to Wannock?
The closest is Polegate station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussy eaters.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
If you’re happy to roast and carve, yes. Catering is the easier option.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you do a hog roast in our back garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards