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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Old Town, East Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Old Town.
- The day after the wedding
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Farm weddings
Wedding hog roast in Old Town
Wedding hog roast in Old Town, carved to order
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Old Town suit a hog roast. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. Whether it is rustic barn receptions and weddings in a marquee, we can cook new potatoes, crackling and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
A farm or garden wedding near Old Town suits a hog roast. We need level ground, cover and a way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Location
- Old Town (BN21, BN20, BN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Evening food at a Old Town wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or BN21 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Old Town
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. There may be a fee. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Old Town hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What affects the price in Old Town
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Old Town, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Old Town: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Gildrege Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
We cook outside, never inside the marquee, and we agree the spot with your venue.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Many couples do exactly that, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Check with the venue first: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We’ll sort the details with them.
For event organisers in Old Town
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Perfect for your wedding in Old Town
It works for the main meal and the evening, which keeps things simple.
Here’s what people in Old Town most often book a hog roast for:
- Farm weddings
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Marquee weddings
- Evening receptions
Planning photos in Gildrege Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- If the price includes VAT
- Staffing on the day
- How dietary needs are handled
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
Weddings in Old Town: venues, ceremonies and travel
Old Town is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Old Town, from gardens to fields. Old Town is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Old Town to Brighton (18 miles away).
Combe Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Old Town suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Old Town, such as Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Old Town, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. The sea is within about 2 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
We cater weddings across the BN21, BN20 and BN22 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Love Lane, Mill Road and Greys Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For weddings just outside Old Town, we cover Upperton (1 mile east), Meads (1 mile south), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (1 mile north) and Pevensey Castle (4.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Old Town includes Combe Hill.
- Schools near Old Town include WMG Academy for Young Engineers (within half a mile south) and Motcombe Infants' School (under half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lamb Inn (under half a mile east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away