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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Laughton, East Sussex
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Laughton.
- Weddings in a marquee
- Small, informal weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
Book a hog roast in Laughton
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and frequently better value. It still feels like a feast. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Wedding hog roast in Laughton, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: people gather round as the chef carves. It is food and a bit of theatre. For blessings and renewals and the day after the wedding, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, salads and halloumi skewers.
There is something special about a country wedding near Laughton, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, slowly, over several hours.
- Where
- Laughton (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Laughton is about 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Send final numbers in good time
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Light near the carving station after dark
- Permission for outside catering
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
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.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
For evening food, we carve as the dancing gets going.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
Questions from Laughton
Do you come out to small places like Laughton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
We cook outside, never inside the marquee, and we agree the spot with your venue.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Ask your venue early, and we’ll liaise with them.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
For event organisers in Laughton
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Places near Laughton
Also in Laughton
Events we cater in Laughton
You do not need a kitchen, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
Here’s what people in Laughton most often book a hog roast for:
- Marquee weddings
- The day after the wedding
- Late-night wedding food
- Vow renewals and blessings
Within reach of Laughton are historic houses such as Glyndebourne (3.4 miles south-west) and Glynde Place (3.7 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Getting married in Laughton?
Laughton is about 5 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Laughton? We cover the whole area. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Laughton to Brighton (12 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of All Saints, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. Put the station on your invitation: Glynde station is about 3.9 miles away. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of the BN8 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Shortgate Lane, Lewes Road and Pound Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Laughton sits on or near the B2124, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Other places close to Laughton we cover include Ripe (2 miles south), Golden Cross (2 miles east), Wickstreet (4 miles south-east), Selmeston (4 miles south) and Berwick (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (11 miles north).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (5 miles north) and Uckfield Community Hospital (4.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill.
- Local pubs include The Roebuck Inn (less than half a mile north)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away