East Sussex · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Filching
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Filching and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
- Weddings in a marquee
Planning an event in Filching?
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In Filching, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Tell us your date, venue and 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.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About our wedding hog roast in Filching
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings, so nothing is left to chance. Whether it is post-wedding gatherings and wedding breakfasts with sides, we can cook rotisserie chicken, crackling and halloumi skewers.
A wedding in a small place like Filching often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Filching (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Perfect for your wedding in Filching
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
People around Filching book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Farm weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
- Evening food after the first dance
- Intimate weddings
Among the historic houses close to Filching are Alfriston Clergy House (2.9 miles west) and Michelham Priory (4 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Filching
Do you cater at venues 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.
How far is Filching from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Many couples do exactly that, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
We will plan quantities from your numbers, and we will confirm it in writing.
Do you come to Filching?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Lighting for evening service
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Towns and villages near Filching
Other occasions in Filching
Weddings in Filching: venues, ceremonies and travel
Filching is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to Filching for weddings. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Combe Hill isn’t far, and the countryside around Filching suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Polegate station, about 1.5 miles north-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Filching, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue. With the coast within about 4 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN26, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Other places close to Filching we cover include Wannock (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile north-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile east), Willingdon (1 mile east) and Polegate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (5 miles west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
A little further out are Burlough Castle (2.5 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Willingdon Community School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eight Bells Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, carving serves plenty of people fast. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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