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Wedding Hog Roast in Ratton Village
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Ratton Village? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Home weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Small, informal weddings
Wedding hog roast for Ratton Village
How our wedding hog roast works in Ratton Village
A wedding hog roast can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, and our chef carves on cue. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and rustic barn receptions, serving new potatoes, carved roast pork and halloumi skewers.
In Ratton Village, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Ratton Village (BN20, BN21, BN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Weddings in Ratton Village: venues, ceremonies and travel
Ratton Village is about 2 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cater weddings at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ratton Village and the surrounding area. We cater 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ratton Village to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Alfriston Clergy House (4.3 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. Combe Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Ratton Village suits an outdoor reception. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. The sea is within about 3 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the BN20, BN21 and BN22 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Park Lane, Butts Lane and Ruskin Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. With the A2270 close by, Ratton Village is easy for us to reach for your wedding. Close by, we cover weddings in Hampden Park (1 mile east), Old Town (1 mile south), Eastbourne (2 miles east), Upperton (2 miles south-east) and Jevington (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (6 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ratton Village include Combe Hill.
- Schools near Ratton Village include Ratton School (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile north)
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. At a December wedding in Ratton Village, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Tell us whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others make the hog roast the main meal. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Ratton Village
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Ratton Village
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Events we cater in Ratton Village
There are choices for guests who don’t eat pork.
In Ratton Village and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening receptions
- Marquee weddings
- The day after the wedding
- Rustic barn receptions
It is worth telling train travellers that Hampden Park station is about 1.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
For event organisers in Ratton Village
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.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Give final numbers in good time
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Just keep us informed.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
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FAQs for Ratton Village
Which station is closest to Ratton Village?
The closest is Hampden Park station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you cater at venues 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.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you cater in Ratton Village?
Yes, Ratton Village is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can we add a second roast?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Where the roaster can go in Ratton Village
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Permission for outside catering
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away