Brighton and Hove · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Whitehawk, Brighton and Hove
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your wedding in Whitehawk. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Marquee receptions
- The main wedding meal
- Rustic barn receptions
Planning an event in Whitehawk?
Wedding hog roast near Whitehawk
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: people gather round as the chef carves. It feels like an occasion. For blessings and renewals and the day after the wedding, we can cook rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and carved roast pork for your guests.
A farm or garden wedding near Whitehawk suits a hog roast. We need level ground, cover and a way in. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Whitehawk (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Lighting for evening service
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
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The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Evening food at a Whitehawk wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Whitehawk
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Events we cater in Whitehawk
You don’t need a kitchen, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Whitehawk. Here are some of the most popular:
- Evening receptions
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Weddings in a family garden
- Small, informal weddings
Whitehawk Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel or access charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Whitehawk weddings: local tips
Whitehawk is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around Whitehawk suit a hog roast. Whitehawk is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Planning photos in Whitehawk Hill? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. It’s worth telling train travellers that Brighton station is about 1.6 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Whitehawk, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. With the coast within about 2 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Brighton and Hove takes in BN2, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Local streets include Peel Road, Manor Road and Craven Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Whitehawk, we also cover Kemptown (1 mile south-west), Hanover (1 mile west), Carlton Hill (1 mile west), Bevendean (1 mile north) and Brighton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (5 miles north-west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Brighton Motor Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Sussex County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Whitehawk includes Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Mary's Hall (0.5 miles south-west) and Longhill High School (1.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Whitehawk Inn (within half a mile south)
FAQs for Whitehawk
Could you cook in Whitehawk Hill?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
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 will follow the site rules.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Will guests be full?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and the quote lists everything.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to other evening food, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away