East Sussex · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Hadlow Down, East Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Hadlow Down and the surrounding area.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
- Evening receptions
Wedding hog roast for Hadlow Down
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Wedding hog roast in Hadlow Down, carved to order
We look after guests who do not eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. Halal meat is not available. For weddings in a family garden and evening receptions, we can cook halloumi skewers, carved roast pork and spit-roast lamb and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Hadlow Down, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Area
- Hadlow Down (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the 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
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Places near Hadlow Down
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Planning a wedding hog roast in Hadlow Down
Hadlow Down is about 4 miles south of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cover Hadlow Down and its neighbours for weddings. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Hadlow Down to Brighton (18 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Selwyns Wood is not far. It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Buxted station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Hadlow Down, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Here we cover the TN22 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Waghorns Lane, School Lane and St Marks Field or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For weddings just outside Hadlow Down, we cover Etchingwood (2 miles south-west), Buxted (2 miles west), Potter's Green (2 miles south-west), Blackboys (2 miles south) and Framfield (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (15 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north), Uckfield (4 miles south-west) and Newhaven (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (2.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
Give us your venue coordinator’s details, for access and timings.
Some couples add lights around the serving area.
Hadlow Down questions
Is Hadlow Down too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at St Mark's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Will guests be full?
We’ll plan quantities from your numbers, and we will confirm it in writing.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Permission for outside catering
- A way in for the roaster
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
What affects the price in Hadlow Down
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: fill in our quote form.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wedding in Hadlow Down. For a summer wedding in Hadlow Down, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Hadlow Down
No kitchen is needed at the venue, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
However big or small the event in Hadlow Down, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Marquee receptions
- Small, informal weddings
After a ceremony at a church like St Mark's Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards