Brighton and Hove · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Hollingbury
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Hollingbury.
- The main wedding meal
- Marquee receptions
- The day after the wedding
A hog roast near Hollingbury
About our wedding hog roast in Hollingbury
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: it can be held for a while once cooked, so a long speech will not ruin the food. Popular choices include carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and crackling, and we’re regularly asked to cater small, informal weddings and the main wedding meal.
For a smaller place like Hollingbury, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need level ground, cover and a way in. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Hollingbury (BN1)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Hollingbury
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hollingbury
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Getting married in Hollingbury?
Hollingbury is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cover Hollingbury and its neighbours for weddings. We cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Preston Manor & Gardens (1.4 miles south-west) and Royal Pavilion (2.6 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. Couples marrying at local churches such as Fountain Centre often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. The sea is within about 3 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over BN1 and the streets around it. Local streets include Keymer Road, Warmdene Road and Carden Avenue; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Hollingbury, we also cover Patcham (1 mile west), Withdean (1 mile south-west), Hollingdean (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile south-west) and Westdene (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south-west), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (3 miles south), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Brighton General Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Churchill Square (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Ladies Mile and Ditchling Beacon.
- Schools near Hollingbury include The Dharma Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and Patcham High School (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include County Oak pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include University of Sussex Library (1.9 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Hollingbury
What else we do in Hollingbury
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Winter weddings in Hollingbury are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- 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.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or BN1 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Perfect for your wedding in Hollingbury
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
Whatever the occasion in Hollingbury, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Small, informal weddings
- Marquee receptions
- Evening food after the first dance
It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Moulsecoomb station, about 1.1 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
Give us your venue coordinator’s details, for access and timings.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
Hollingbury questions
Can you cater after a service at Fountain Centre?
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. Send us the address.
How far is Hollingbury from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground, and we agree the spot with your venue.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards