Brighton and Hove · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Hollingdean, Brighton and Hove
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Hollingdean and the surrounding area.
- Home weddings
- Farm weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
Wedding hog roast in Hollingdean
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
About our wedding hog roast in Hollingdean
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening 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 evening food after the first dance, with carved roast pork, new potatoes and salads.
Weddings in a place like Hollingdean frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Hollingdean (BN1, BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hollingdean
Other occasions in Hollingdean
Getting married in Hollingdean?
Hollingdean is about 1 mile north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Hollingdean? We cover the whole area. Hollingdean is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Richard's often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. Planning photos in William Clarke Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. The sea is within about 2 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Weddings anywhere in BN1 and BN2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Mayo Road, Dewe Road and Rugby Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Hollingdean, we also cover Brighton (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile west), Moulsecoomb (1 mile east), Prestonville (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west), Saltdean (5 miles south-east), East Saltdean (5 miles south-east) and Roedean (3 miles south-east). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, Hollingdean has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
A little further out are Brighton General Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.
- Schools near Hollingdean include Varndean School (0.5 miles north-west) and Varndean College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Pub at Fiveways (less than half a mile west)
Common questions in Hollingdean
Is Hollingdean close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
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 follow the site rules.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can we offer lamb too?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give final numbers in good time
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
You will not have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
Events we cater in Hollingdean
No kitchen is needed at the venue, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Hollingdean, such as:
- Evening receptions
- Weddings in a family garden
- Weddings in a marquee
- Intimate weddings
It is worth telling train travellers that Moulsecoomb station, about 0.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
If your venue does its own catering, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. Some venues charge a fee. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In Hollingdean, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food 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
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away