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Wedding Hog Roast for Burwash Common
Wedding hog roast in Burwash Common: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Home weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Farm weddings
Book a hog roast in Burwash Common
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
How our wedding hog roast works in Burwash Common
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: a cooked roast holds for a while, so the food copes with a delayed running order. On the menu are new potatoes, salads and carved roast pork, and we’re frequently booked for anniversary vow renewals and late-night wedding food.
A wedding in a small place like Burwash Common often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Burwash Common (TN19)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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Planning a wedding hog roast in Burwash Common
Burwash Common is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Burwash Common? We can help. Burwash Common is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (1.8 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. If you are marrying at a church near Burwash Common, such as St Philip's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Burwash Common, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
For weddings in TN19, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Westdown Lane, Vicarage Road and Vicarage Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Burwash Weald (1 mile east), Punnett's Town (2 miles south-west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Dallington (3 miles south) and Wood's Corner (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Old Castle (2.7 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Wheel Inn (0.5 miles east)
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In Burwash Common, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:00pm, which means an evening hog roast is normally 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 whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Evening food usually goes out an hour or two after the first dance.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Burwash Common?
There are choices for guests who don’t eat pork.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Marquee receptions
- The main wedding meal
- Rustic barn receptions
Put the station on your invitation: Stonegate station is about 2.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- If the price includes VAT
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
Where the roaster can go in Burwash Common
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Power for lights in the evening
- A way in for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together without batches coming off a grill. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Numbers
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Burwash Common questions
How far is Burwash Common from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cater in Burwash Common?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Burwash Common and the rest of East Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Check with the venue first: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We will sort the details with them.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away