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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Hankham, East Sussex
Wedding hog roast in Hankham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Weddings in a family garden
- Marquee receptions
- Anniversary vow renewals
Wedding hog roast in Hankham
Wedding hog roast in Hankham, slow-roasted on site
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat. We are often asked to cater wedding breakfasts with sides and rustic barn receptions, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads.
Near Hankham, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Hankham (BN24)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Hankham
No kitchen is needed at the venue, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
Whatever the occasion in Hankham, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Marquee receptions
- Farm weddings
- Small, informal weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
After a ceremony at a church like St Luke's Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Lighting for evening service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Towns and villages near Hankham
Also in Hankham
Why choose a hog roast in Hankham?
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, carving serves plenty of people fast. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding in Hankham. At a December wedding in Hankham, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Weddings in Hankham: venues, ceremonies and travel
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around Hankham suit a hog roast. Hankham is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Combe Hill isn’t far, and the countryside around Hankham suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include Michelham Priory (4.4 miles north-west) and Horselunges Manor (4.7 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. With the South Downs National Park within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. With the coast within about 5 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over the BN24 postcode area. Your wedding could be at a house on Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For weddings just outside Hankham, we cover Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Hankham includes Combe Hill.
- Schools near Hankham include Causeway School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Hankham
What’s the nearest station to Hankham?
Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Hankham too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you cover Hankham?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, and our staff serve your guests.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
It is one of our most popular wedding bookings. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- Numbers
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BN24 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away