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Wedding Hog Roast for Hamsey
Looking for a hog roast for your wedding in Hamsey? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Evening food after the first dance
- Marquee receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
Wedding hog roast for Hamsey
Wedding hog roast in Hamsey, carved to order
A wedding hog roast can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, and our chef carves on cue. Typical bookings include rustic barn receptions and the main wedding meal, serving carved roast pork, crackling and halloumi skewers.
A wedding in a small place like Hamsey 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. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Hamsey (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Hamsey
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Blessings and renewals
- Marquee receptions
- Late-night wedding food
- Rustic barn receptions
Railway Land can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
You won’t have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Permission for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
For event organisers in Hamsey
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Winter weddings in Hamsey are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Tell us whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Hamsey questions
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Hamsey?
Cooksbridge station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
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’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. We will time it around your first dance and band.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you come to Hamsey?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
A hog roast compared with other options
If your venue does its own catering, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. Some venues charge a fee. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Hamsey hosts choose us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Getting married in Hamsey?
Hamsey is about 1 mile north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Hosts in Hamsey book us for weddings of all sizes. Hamsey is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Offham Hill is close by, and the countryside around Hamsey suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include Anne of Cleves House (1.9 miles south) and Glyndebourne (2.9 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Hamsey, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Anywhere in BN8, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Offham (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile south), Lewes (1 mile south), Cliffe (2 miles south) and Southover (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles east) and Lewes Castle (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Hamsey include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Local schools include Priory School (2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Blacksmiths Arms (0.8 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St John under the Castle Lewes (1.3 miles south)
Other occasions in Hamsey
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away