East Sussex · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Playden, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Playden and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Marquee receptions
- Rustic barn receptions
- Weddings in a family garden
Book a hog roast in Playden
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Give final numbers in good time
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Just keep us informed.
Some couples add lights around the serving area.
How our wedding hog roast works in Playden
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the time you’ve set. We’re often asked to cater wedding breakfasts and the day after the wedding, with spit-roast lamb, salads and new potatoes.
A wedding in a small place like Playden frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Playden (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Light near the carving station after dark
- Permission for outside catering
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Playden
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
FAQs for Playden
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Playden?
The closest is Rye station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you cover Playden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Playden and the rest of East Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Perfect for your wedding in Playden
There are choices for guests who don’t eat pork.
Hosts in Playden book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Blessings and renewals
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Home weddings
- Evening receptions
If you want countryside in your photos, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is not far.
Before booking anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Places near Playden
What else we do in Playden
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. At a December wedding in Playden, it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- Send us the date, venue and guest 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.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Weddings in Playden: venues, ceremonies and travel
Playden is about 10 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to Playden for weddings and the places nearby. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Playden to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Rye station, about 0.7 miles south. Nearby historic houses include Lamb House (0.9 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. The sea is within about a mile, so seaside venues are close. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wedding is in TN31, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Rectory Lane, New England Lane and Saltcote Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Houghton Green (1 mile north-east), East Guldeford (1 mile east), Rye (1 mile south), Iden (1 mile north) and Rye Foreign (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (10 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ypres Tower (0.9 miles south) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Playden includes Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Rye College (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Kings Head Inn (within half a mile south)
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away