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Wedding Hog Roast for Upper Horsebridge
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Upper Horsebridge.
- Second-day get-togethers
- Marquee weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding hog roast for Upper Horsebridge
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Evening food at a Upper Horsebridge wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- 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.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
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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Wedding hog roast in Upper Horsebridge, 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 rotisserie chicken, crackling and spit-roast lamb, and we are often booked for vow renewals and blessings and wedding breakfasts with sides.
A farm or garden wedding near Upper Horsebridge 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.
- Location
- Upper Horsebridge (BN27)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and usually costs less per head. It still feels special. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Upper Horsebridge
- Carved to order by a chef
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Upper Horsebridge weddings: local tips
Upper Horsebridge is about 7 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Hosts in Upper Horsebridge book us for weddings of all sizes. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Upper Horsebridge to Brighton (17 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Upper Horsebridge are Horselunges Manor (0.6 miles north-west) and Michelham Priory (2.1 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. Marrying at Emmanuel? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Upper Horsebridge, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. From New Road, Park Road and Hawks Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. You’ll find Upper Horsebridge on the A271, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Hellingly (1 mile north-east), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile west), Tile Hurst (1 mile south-west), Hailsham (1 mile south) and Magham Down (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Hellingly Hospital Railway (0.7 miles north) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles north).
- Nearby schools include Hailsham Community College (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Grenadier pub (0.9 miles south)
Also near Upper Horsebridge
Also in Upper Horsebridge
Events we cater in Upper Horsebridge
You don’t need a kitchen, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
People around Upper Horsebridge book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Home weddings
- Farm weddings
- Marquee weddings
- Evening receptions
It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Polegate station, roughly 3.9 miles south of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs are handled
Upper Horsebridge questions
What’s the nearest station to Upper Horsebridge?
The closest is Polegate station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at Emmanuel?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground, and we agree the spot with your venue.
Do you come to Upper Horsebridge?
Yes, Upper Horsebridge is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Lighting for evening service
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away