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Wedding Hog Roast in Wartling
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Wartling and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Late-night wedding food
- Farm weddings
Wedding hog roast in Wartling
About our wedding hog roast in Wartling
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Wartling suit a hog roast. The roaster cooks outside under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. We are often asked to cater home weddings and small, informal weddings, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Rural weddings around Wartling have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Wartling (BN27)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and often better value. It still feels like a feast. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Wartling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Also near Wartling
Also in Wartling
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Give final numbers in good time
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
For evening food, we carve as the dancing gets going.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, quoted separately.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Getting married in Wartling?
Wartling is about 4 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits weddings around Wartling, whatever the venue. Wartling is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Normans Bay station, about 2.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. For outdoor photos, Gillham Wood is close by, and the countryside around Wartling suits an outdoor reception.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN27, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Boreham Street (1 mile north-east), Flowers Green (2 miles north-west), Golden Cross (2 miles north-west), Windmill Hill (2 miles north) and Chapel Row (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (15 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles west).
A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (1 mile north-west) and Amberstone Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Gillham Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lamb Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting for evening service
- Permission for outside catering
- A serving area close to where guests eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Perfect for your wedding in Wartling
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, which keeps things simple.
In Wartling and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Blessings and renewals
- Intimate weddings
- The day after the wedding
Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (5 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
Before you book anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
What affects the price in Wartling
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Wartling
Is Wartling too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene: 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.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can we add a second roast?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Golden-hour photos in Wartling at midsummer come around 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September.
- Tell us whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards