Brighton and Hove · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Kemptown, Brighton and Hove
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Kemptown and across Brighton and Hove.
- Weddings in a marquee
- Intimate weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
Wedding hog roast in Kemptown
How our wedding hog roast works in Kemptown
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access, so nothing is left to chance. Popular choices include new potatoes, halloumi skewers and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater evening food after the first dance and farm weddings.
A farm or garden wedding near Kemptown suits a hog roast. We need level ground, cover and a way in. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Kemptown (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Kemptown hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Kemptown
Also in Kemptown
Perfect for your wedding in Kemptown
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Kemptown. Typical bookings include:
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Evening receptions
- Small, informal weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
Whitehawk Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. At a December wedding in Kemptown, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A way in for the roaster
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
Our staff serve and clear quietly, and leave you to celebrate.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Common questions in Kemptown
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Kemptown?
The closest is Brighton station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Getting married in Kemptown?
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cater weddings of every size in Kemptown. Kemptown is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Planning photos in Queen's Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Brighton station, about 1.3 miles north-west. With the South Downs National Park within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue. With the coast within about a mile, many venues here have sea views. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater weddings across the BN2 postcode area. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Kemptown, we also cover Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, Kemptown has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Brighton Motor Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Kemptown includes Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Nearby schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Brighton Girls (1.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Saint George's Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away