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Wedding Hog Roast for Westdean
Wedding hog roast in Westdean: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wedding breakfasts
- Marquee weddings
- Evening receptions
Wedding hog roast for Westdean
Wedding hog roast near Westdean
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access well before the day, so on the day everything is in place. We are often asked to cater blessings and renewals and home weddings, serving carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
A wedding in a small place like Westdean frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Westdean (BN25)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Westdean
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Westdean
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. For a summer wedding in Westdean, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so evening food is frequently carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Getting married in Westdean?
Westdean is about 2 miles east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Wherever your wedding is in Westdean, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Combe Hill is close by, and the countryside around Westdean suits an outdoor reception. Historic houses near Westdean include Alfriston Clergy House (2 miles north) and Charleston Farmhouse (4.9 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Westdean, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue. The sea is within about 3 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Weddings anywhere in BN25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. For weddings just outside Westdean, we cover Litlington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (2 miles north), Lullington (2 miles north), Alfriston (2 miles north) and Seaford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Lewes (10 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north) and Newhaven (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Westdean includes Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Seaford Head School (1.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Cuckmere Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Westdean
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- New potatoes
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and typically costs less per head. It still feels special. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of 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 tell you what we can send.
Questions from Westdean
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Will guests be full?
With sides, it’s a full wedding breakfast; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
It depends on the venue. Check with them first, and we will liaise with them.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards