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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Shortgate, East Sussex
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 Shortgate.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Anniversary vow renewals
Book a hog roast in Shortgate
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Wedding hog roast in Shortgate, slow-roasted on site
Evening wedding food has one job: feed hungry dancers. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing. For evening receptions and rustic barn receptions, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and salads and more.
Near Shortgate, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Shortgate (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Getting married in Shortgate?
Shortgate is about 4 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Shortgate? We cover the whole area. We cater all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Shortgate to Brighton (12 miles away).
Within reach of Shortgate are historic houses such as Glyndebourne (3.5 miles south-west) and Glynde Place (4 miles south-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. Cliffe Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Shortgate, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area. For weddings just outside Shortgate, we cover Halland (1 mile north-east), East Hoathly (2 miles east), Whitesmith (2 miles east), Chiddingly (3 miles east) and Framfield (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
For event organisers in Shortgate
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Shortgate
More for events in Shortgate
Why choose wedding hog roast in Shortgate?
Evening guests love hot food, especially after dancing.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Rustic barn receptions
- Marquee weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Intimate weddings
For guests travelling by train, Uckfield station is about 3.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a wedding barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In Shortgate, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Shortgate questions
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.
Which station is closest to Shortgate?
The closest is Uckfield station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Your venue decides: some welcome outside caterers, others don’t. We’ll sort the details with them.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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