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Wedding Hog Roast for Barcombe
Wedding hog roast in Barcombe: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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- The main wedding meal
Wedding hog roast for Barcombe
How our wedding hog roast works in Barcombe
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: a cooked roast holds for a while, so a long speech will not ruin the food. For anniversary vow renewals and marquee receptions, we can cook rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and salads for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Barcombe, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, low and slow, for hours.
- Location
- Barcombe (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Light near the carving station after dark
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
Nearby places to Barcombe
Also in Barcombe
Barcombe: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Barcombe?
The closest is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
How far is Barcombe from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
It’s one of our most popular wedding bookings. Hot pork rolls are perfect late in the evening.
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.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
A hog roast or other catering?
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others have the hog roast as the main event. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BN8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Barcombe, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means an evening hog roast is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Getting married in Barcombe?
Barcombe is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Barcombe, from gardens to fields. Barcombe is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Marrying at The Parish Church of St Mary? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. Among the historic houses close to Barcombe are Glyndebourne (3.2 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (3.2 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. With the South Downs National Park within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Anywhere in BN8, we can roast on site for your guests. For weddings just outside Barcombe, we cover Barcombe Mills (1 mile east), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Cooksbridge (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (3 miles south) and St John under the Castle Lewes (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Barcombe includes Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Schools near Barcombe include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Anglers Rest pub (0.5 miles east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Give final numbers in good time
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Evening food normally goes out an hour or two after the first dance.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away