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Wedding Hog Roast in Whatlington
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Whatlington.
- Blessings and renewals
- Rustic barn receptions
- Garden weddings at home
A hog roast near Whatlington
Getting married in Whatlington?
Whatlington is about 6 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever your wedding is in Whatlington, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Senlac Hill, and the countryside around Whatlington suits an outdoor reception. Marrying at St Mary Magdalene's Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Whatlington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Anywhere in TN33, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Sedlescombe (1 mile east), Swaile's Green (2 miles north-east), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north-east), Telham (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Conquest Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Battle Museum of Local History (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Whatlington includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Claverham Community College (2.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (less than half a mile north)
How our wedding hog roast works in Whatlington
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Whatlington: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. We serve and tidy up, so you can enjoy it. Typical bookings include blessings and renewals and home weddings, serving salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Near Whatlington, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- Whatlington (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Common questions in Whatlington
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Whatlington?
The closest is Battle station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN33 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better late at night. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Whatlington
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Who books wedding hog roast in Whatlington?
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
In Whatlington and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Blessings and renewals
- Marquee weddings
- Home weddings
- Evening receptions
Among the historic houses close to Whatlington are Durhamford Manor (0.6 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Step-free access for our equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Towns and villages near Whatlington
What else we do in Whatlington
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In Whatlington, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:15pm at midsummer, 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards