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Wedding Hog Roast for Ringmer
Wedding hog roast in Ringmer: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Weddings in a family garden
- The day after the wedding
Wedding hog roast in Ringmer
How our wedding hog roast works in Ringmer
The carving station becomes a focal point: people gather round as the chef carves. It is food and a bit of theatre. Typical bookings include intimate weddings and post-wedding gatherings, serving carved roast pork, salads and new potatoes.
A farm or garden wedding near Ringmer suits a hog roast. We need a level spot and access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Ringmer (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BN8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In Ringmer, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means an evening hog roast is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If your venue does its own catering, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. There may be a fee. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Common questions in Ringmer
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 follow the site rules.
Is Ringmer close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Your venue decides: rules vary. We’ll talk to them about the cooking spot.
Do you do evening food?
Yes. We will time it around your first dance and band.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Weddings in Ringmer: venues, ceremonies and travel
Ringmer is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits weddings around Ringmer, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Glynde station, about 2.4 miles south. Within reach of Ringmer are historic houses such as Glyndebourne (1.1 miles south) and Glynde Place (1.9 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. With the South Downs National Park within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Ashcroft Close, Springett Avenue and Danforth Way, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Ashton Green (1 mile east), Glyndebourne (1 mile south), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (2 miles south-west) and South Malling (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south-west) and South Malling Without (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ringmer include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Schools near Ringmer include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Anchor pub (under half a mile north)
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Lighting for evening service
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- New potatoes
About the food
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Who books wedding hog roast in Ringmer?
It feels generous and relaxed, perfect for an informal day.
In Ringmer and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Marquee receptions
- Evening receptions
After a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
Also near Ringmer
What else we do in Ringmer
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
We serve and clear without fuss, and leave you to celebrate.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards