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Wedding Hog Roast in Eastbourne
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your wedding in Eastbourne. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Evening food after the first dance
- Marquee receptions
Wedding hog roast in Eastbourne
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At midsummer, sunset in Eastbourne is about 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and 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.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding hog roast in Eastbourne, carved to order
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Eastbourne suit a hog roast. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. Popular choices include carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater post-wedding gatherings and relaxed, low-key weddings.
Around Eastbourne, couples choose venues, gardens and marquees. We will agree where the roaster goes with your venue. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Eastbourne (BN23, BN22, BN21, BN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Eastbourne
Eastbourne is in East Sussex. Weddings in Eastbourne are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Eastbourne is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Combe Hill. Put the station on your invitation: Hampden Park station, about 0.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Eastbourne, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. With the coast within about 2 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in BN23, BN22, BN21 and BN20, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Vine Square, Ashford Square and Howard Square, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You’ll find Eastbourne on the A22 and A259, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Hampden Park (1 mile north-west), Upperton (1 mile south-west), Old Town (1 mile south-west), Ratton Village (2 miles west) and Meads (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (13 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles north-east), Seaford (8 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles east). Eastbourne is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex, with lots of choice for weddings.
Nearby you will also find Pevensey Castle (3 miles north-east) and Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ratton School (1.1 miles west) and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The King's Arms Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
Working with your venue
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.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Towns and villages near Eastbourne
What else we do in Eastbourne
Occasions we serve in Eastbourne
It feels generous and relaxed, which suits informal weddings.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Eastbourne and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Farm weddings
- Marquee receptions
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Weddings in a family garden
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Andrew frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
Questions from Eastbourne
Can you roast near the sea around Eastbourne?
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 will follow the site rules.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Check with the venue first: rules vary. We will sort the details with them.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Give final numbers in good time
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Evening food usually goes out an hour or two after the first dance.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away