East Sussex · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Birling Gap, East Sussex
Wedding hog roast in Birling Gap: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Evening receptions
- Small, informal weddings
- Marquee weddings
Wedding hog roast in Birling Gap
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
About our wedding hog roast in Birling Gap
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: people gather round as the chef carves. It is food and a bit of theatre. Popular choices include new potatoes, salads and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for weddings in a family garden and relaxed, low-key weddings.
Near Birling Gap, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Birling Gap (BN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Birling Gap questions
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. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can we offer lamb too?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
We cook outside, never inside the marquee, and we agree the spot with your venue.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Getting married in Birling Gap?
Birling Gap is about 5 miles south-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits weddings around Birling Gap, whatever the venue. Birling Gap is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Eastbourne station, about 3.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Within reach of Birling Gap are historic houses such as Alfriston Clergy House (4.7 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. With the coast within about 5 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
For weddings in BN20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Other places close to Birling Gap we cover include East Dean (1 mile north), Friston (1 mile north), Meads (3 miles east), Holywell (3 miles east) and Old Town (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (5 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles north-east), Seaford (5 miles north-west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (9 miles north) and Newhaven (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Birling Gap include Combe Hill.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We are on site for much of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
Other occasions in Birling Gap
What affects the price in Birling Gap
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Birling Gap
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Golden-hour photos in Birling Gap at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better late at night. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards