East Sussex · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Rye
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 Rye.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
- Marquee weddings
A hog roast near Rye
Wedding hog roast in Rye, slow-roasted on site
We look after guests who don’t eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat. We serve carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we are frequently booked for post-wedding gatherings and the main wedding meal.
A farm or garden wedding near Rye 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 give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Area
- Rye (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Perfect for your wedding in Rye
It feels generous and relaxed, which suits informal weddings.
Hosts in Rye book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Late-night wedding food
- Wedding breakfasts
- Second-day get-togethers
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, and the countryside around Rye suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to other evening food, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Where the roaster can go in Rye
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Space well clear of tents and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Weddings in Rye: venues, ceremonies and travel
Rye is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cater weddings across Rye and nearby. Rye is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Rye to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Rye Harbour LNR can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. It is worth telling train travellers that Rye station serves Rye directly. The sea is within about a mile, so seaside venues are close. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater weddings across TN31 and the streets around it. Local streets include Market Road, High Street and Market Street; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Rye sits on or near the A259 and A268, so getting the roaster to your wedding is simple. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Playden (1 mile north), East Guldeford (1 mile north-east), Rye Harbour (1 mile south-east), Houghton Green (1 mile north) and Rye Foreign (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ypres Tower (less than half a mile east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Rye include Rye College (under half a mile north)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Bell Inn (within half a mile south-west)
FAQs for Rye
Could you cook in Rye Harbour LNR?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Rye?
Rye station, in Rye itself.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you cover Rye?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Rye and East Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Check with them first, and we’ll work with them on the details.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. For a summer wedding in Rye, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means an evening hog roast is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What else we do in Rye
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards