Brighton and Hove · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Westdene
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Westdene.
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Second-day get-togethers
- Rustic barn receptions
Wedding hog roast in Westdene
Getting married in Westdene?
Westdene is about 2 miles north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. We cover Westdene and its neighbours for weddings. Westdene is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we cater.
It is worth telling train travellers that Preston Park station, about 1 mile south, is the nearest station. Ladies Mile nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Westdene suits an outdoor reception. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Westdene, 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 will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over the BN1 and BN3 postcode area. Local streets include Mill Road, Croft Road and London Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A27 close by, Westdene is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Close by, we cover weddings in Patcham (1 mile north-east), Withdean (1 mile south-east), Waterhall (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile south-east) and West Blatchington (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east), Bevendean (3 miles south-east) and Saltdean (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Clayton Castle (3.5 miles north) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Westdene includes Ladies Mile and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Schools near Westdene include Patcham High School (0.8 miles east) and Varndean College (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Sportsman pub (0.5 miles south)
How our wedding hog roast works in Westdene
We look after guests who do not eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat. Whether it’s weddings in a marquee and evening food after the first dance, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and crackling for your guests.
In Westdene, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Westdene (BN1, BN3)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- 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
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Winter weddings in Westdene are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Tell us whether it is 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
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your wedding
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a wedding barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together. 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.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Also in Westdene
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
You will not have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Events we cater in Westdene
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
Whatever the occasion in Westdene, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Wedding breakfasts
- Marquee weddings
Among the historic houses close to Westdene are Preston Manor & Gardens (1.3 miles south-east) and Portslade Manor (2.7 miles south-west). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Any travel or access charges
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
FAQs for Westdene
Can you roast near the sea around Westdene?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you do evening food?
Of course. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you come to Westdene?
Yes, Westdene is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Power for lights in the evening
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Westdene
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards