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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in East Dean, East Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in East Dean.
- The main wedding meal
- Small, informal weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
Slow-roasted pork in East Dean
Wedding hog roast near East Dean
We look after guests who do not eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. Halal meat isn’t available. We’re frequently asked to cater farm weddings and marquee weddings, serving carved roast pork, crackling and new potatoes.
A wedding in a small place like East Dean frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Location
- East Dean (BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In East Dean, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so evening food is frequently carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for guests who don’t eat pork.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others have the hog roast as the main event. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See how we price or the cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
Our staff serve and clear quietly, and leave you to celebrate.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Questions from East Dean
What’s the nearest station to East Dean?
Eastbourne station, about 3.4 miles east of the centre.
Is East Dean close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
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.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, with our staff serving.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. We’ll time it around your first dance and band.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Also near East Dean
Also in East Dean
Perfect for your wedding in East Dean
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in East Dean. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
For outdoor photos, Combe Hill is close by.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
East Dean weddings: local tips
East Dean is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. East Dean is well within our area for weddings and the places nearby. We cater all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from East Dean to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Eastbourne station, about 3.4 miles east. Among the historic houses close to East Dean are Alfriston Clergy House (3.9 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 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. With the coast within about 4 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the BN20 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Lower Street, Went Way and Gilberts Drive or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Friston (1 mile north-east), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Meads (3 miles east) and Old Town (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (8 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3.3 miles north) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (3.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Combe Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tiger Inn (within half a mile north)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards