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Party Hog Roast for Whatlington
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your party in Whatlington.
- Garden parties
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
Party hog roast for Whatlington
Party hog roast in Whatlington, slow-roasted on site
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Whatlington suit a hog roast: one roast, enough for a crowd. Our staff serve and clear. We’re frequently asked to cater retirement celebrations and getting-engaged parties, with apple sauce, hog roast rolls and crackling.
Country parties near Whatlington suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. The hog is roasted on site at your party, low and slow, for hours.
- Where
- Whatlington (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Whatlington: your questions answered
Is Whatlington close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Whatlington?
Battle station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
Yes, for confident cooks. Catering is the easier option.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
A friendly word helps: roasting takes hours. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
At food time, we carve and serve, then tidy up.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant booking, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Whatlington
Hardly any clearing up, because we bring plates and clear away.
Whatever the occasion in Whatlington, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Naming ceremonies
- Big birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
For guests coming by train, Battle station is about 1.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Nearby places to Whatlington
Other occasions in Whatlington
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every party is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Whatlington
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Evening parties in Whatlington need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:00pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A step-free way into the garden
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Whatlington
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
Hosting a hog roast party in Whatlington
Whatlington is about 6 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover parties in Whatlington, along with the towns and villages around it. Whatlington is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 29 miles away.
A christening at St Mary Magdalene's Church followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Among the historic houses close to Whatlington are Durhamford Manor (0.6 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Whatlington is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN33. Other places close to Whatlington we cover include 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). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
Other landmarks nearby include 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 (under half a mile north)
About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards