Brighton and Hove · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Ovingdean, Brighton and Hove
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Ovingdean and Brighton and Hove, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Garden weddings at home
- The day after the wedding
- Rustic barn receptions
Wedding hog roast for Ovingdean
Common questions in Ovingdean
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
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 follow the site rules.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Your venue decides: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We’ll sort the details with them.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, and our staff serve your guests.
Wedding hog roast in Ovingdean, carved to order
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Ovingdean: generous, hearty food carved in front of your guests. We serve and tidy up, so the day runs smoothly. Whether it’s intimate weddings and home weddings, we can cook crackling, halloumi skewers and salads.
There is something special about a country wedding near Ovingdean, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Ovingdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Ovingdean
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A way in for the roaster
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Ovingdean
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Getting married in Ovingdean?
Ovingdean is about 3 miles south-east of Hanover, in Brighton and Hove. Weddings in Ovingdean are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater all 30 towns and villages across Brighton and Hove.
Among the historic houses close to Ovingdean are Royal Pavilion (2.8 miles west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (3.8 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. If you’re hoping for photos in Beacon Hill, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Ovingdean, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue. With the coast within about 3 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Weddings anywhere in BN2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. From Longhill Road, Ovingdean Road and Wanderdown Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Ovingdean we cover include Rottingdean (1 mile east), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (2 miles south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles north-west) and West Hill (3 miles west).
A little further out are Brighton Motor Museum (1.9 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Ovingdean includes Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Longhill High School (within half a mile north-east) and Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Duck Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If your venue does its own catering, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Ovingdean
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
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How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Golden-hour photos in Ovingdean at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Perfect for your wedding in Ovingdean
You do not need a kitchen, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ovingdean and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings in a family garden
- Intimate weddings
- Blessings and renewals
- Late-night wedding food
If you’re marrying at a church near Ovingdean, such as St Wulfran's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away