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Wedding Hog Roast in Upper Dicker
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Upper Dicker.
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Marquee receptions
Planning an event in Upper Dicker?
About our wedding hog roast in Upper Dicker
For a relaxed wedding in Upper Dicker, a hog roast hits the right note: generous, hearty food carved in front of your guests. Our staff serve and clear, so the day runs smoothly. We are often asked to cater evening food after the first dance and barn and farm weddings, with rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and carved roast pork.
A wedding in a small place like Upper Dicker frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Upper Dicker (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
Give us your venue coordinator’s details, for access and timings.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Getting married in Upper Dicker?
Upper Dicker is about 2 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Upper Dicker. Upper Dicker is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.5 miles south-west. Marrying at Holy Trinity? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of the BN27 postcode area. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Camberlot Road, Old Forge Close and Coldharbour Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Lower Dicker (1 mile north-east), Tile Hurst (1 mile east), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles north-east), Nash Street (2 miles north) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Crowborough (13 miles north) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Firle Beacon.
- Local schools include Park Mead Primary School (less than half a mile south) and Hailsham Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast without batches coming off a grill. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Questions from Upper Dicker
We are gathering after a service at Holy Trinity: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Upper Dicker from London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Where the roaster can go in Upper Dicker
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. For a summer wedding in Upper Dicker, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
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What affects the price in Upper Dicker
Each price is built from:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards