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Wedding Hog Roast in Skippers Hill
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Skippers Hill.
- Home weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Second-day get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Skippers Hill
Wedding hog roast in Skippers Hill, slow-roasted on site
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. For wedding breakfasts with sides and rustic barn receptions, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes for your guests.
Rural weddings around Skippers Hill have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Location
- Skippers Hill (TN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and frequently better value. It still feels like a feast. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Skippers Hill hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
We’re on site for much of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Skippers Hill: your questions answered
Is Skippers Hill too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Skippers Hill?
Crowborough station, about 3.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come to Skippers Hill?
Yes, Skippers Hill is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
We cook outside, never inside the marquee, and we agree the spot with your venue.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Many couples do exactly that, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Skippers Hill weddings: local tips
Skippers Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Skippers Hill is well within our area for weddings and the places nearby. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Skippers Hill to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Selwyns Wood. Marrying at Church of the Good Shepherd? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Skippers Hill, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN20, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Queensmount, Criers Lane and Holly Beech Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Butcher's Cross (1 mile north-east), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Skippers Hill include Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Skippers Hill include Five Ashes CofE Primary School (under half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Five Ashes Inn (under half a mile south)
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wedding is different. The main factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Winter weddings in Skippers Hill are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food, while a June wedding has light until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and 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.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- A way in for the roaster
- Space well clear of tents and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away