The Red Pig in Rother

Brilliant spot, delicious food, great service. The whole experience has lots of personality and is well executed, nice attention to detail and excellent quality dishes

Amazing suprise!! Fab coffee and wonderful food with a quirky twist! The Pett Leveller was just amazing!! Stunning windy walk on the beach and then this little treasure!! Thoroughly recommend and will be back soon!!

Nicest place on Pett Level! Go for a windy walk first then Great coffee, amazing food! Highly recommend the halloumi. Service with a cheery smile 😃

The Red Pig. We loved the food, friendly banter and atmosphere when we visited at the weekend. We live in Nottinghamshire and after discovering this little gem a few years ago, it’s always a must for a return visit. If you’re looking for a quirky, fun and unique place to eat whilst in the area of Pett Level and Winchelsea beach, you seriously need to check out this place. Look out for bright red and cream converted Mercedes horse box lorry…..with an unmissable great big red pig outside! It’s parked in a large lay-by with lots of free parking, outdoor tables and benches. There is also limited seating inside the lorry. The views of the marsh are spectacular and are the perfect backdrop as you dine. Cross the road and you’re straight onto the beach. There is a small menu with the emphasis on quality (always a good sign in my book). We opted for a Pett Leveller, which consists of a large, good quality pork sausage, served in a bread roll with onions, homemade coleslaw and pickled gherkins. All the food is freshly prepared to order so you may have a few minutes wait. There is always a vegetarian option and be prepared to be tempted by a good selection of delicious homemade cakes. We had coffee, which was freshly ground and served just the way we like it. Andy, the proprietor is a larger than life character! The banter and laughter was in plentiful supply and we also chatted to fellow diners. Assistants Dylan and Jamie were friendly and eager to help. Dogs are made very welcome and it was nice to see so many people enjoying the chilled and friendly atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back. What3words location ///cowboys.musically.ritual

Love this place . Great character owns it. Yummy food. And what a position at Pett Level Been there several times. Always excellent

Ordered our meal and were left waiting for 30 minutes. We then watched others arrive, order and receive their food ahead of us. Mentioned three times that we had been missed to the young waiter. No apology given when we informed the waiter that we needed to leave and hadn’t received our food.

Brilliant cafe. Just upgraded to a new vehicle so I’ve uploaded a pic. Pett leveller still superb. Great coffee. Great staff. Highly recommended.

We love this place, if it was nearby we would come every week, the food is spot on, lovely coffee and the cakes are spectacular.

What a find! Great little place. Uncomplicated, reasonably priced menu of lovely food. Friendly staff.

Fantastic place by the roadside at Pett. Have a Pett leveller (foot long hot dog) and watch the Marsh harriers flying over the watery terrain. Great food. Better service.

Me and a friend had the Pett leveller sausage in a roll and tea, really very good and plenty of it. Tasty and fresh - recommended

What a find! We ate here last Sunday. Outstanding food, awesome service with great views. Highly recommend the vegan bowl and Plett Leveller. We will return most weekends ;)

We stopped here when we were walking along Winchelsea Beach. It was a bustling little café and we had tea and cakes. The lemon cake was particularly delicious. Friendly people. Convenient little pit stop.

We haven't been here for a while but the food was even better then we remembered. This is a really unique place, the owner seems very nice and the staff are friendly. We ate the Pett leveller, lots of flavour, really good, and the coffee was great too. Those of you worried about covid, they were really on it with cleaning the tables and you're outside so no problems. We'll be back.

Great lunch stop on the side of the road. The chicken and halloumi cous cous salads were tasty, generous portions, and good value. Plenty of seating to eat on site

It had been pouring with rain. The beach was empty bar a few perverse stragglers and we were hungry and exasperated after a two and half hour drive in dreadful weather. And then we came across The Red Pig, a brilliant eccentric gem. The exterior seating (bench tables) was drenched and the COVID-19 rules made a normal eating experience awkward but the menu changed our mood entirely. A mixture of to die for sausage in a roll (generous portions and super tasty), haloumi and other delicious options made a return visit at some stage in our lives essential if we are ever near Hastings again. Make the detour. The beach is amazing but the Red Pig is unique. And their coffee - the best cafe coffee we have ever tasted and that is saying something.

This quirky and individual establishment always delivers. We always plan our walks in this area to finish at the Red Pig, although the menu is limited it will always satisfy after having been buffeted by the coastal winds. Delightful home cooked food and a warm welcome are guaranteed!

Visited for the first time on Saturday. Met Andy the owner, and had a delicious Pett leveller roll and Boston bean stew with Halloumi. What a great place. A unique and quirky find , we will definitely be back

We came upon this treasure while walking along the sea front. Absolutely delightful. Great coffee and delicious home made sausages and Boston beans. Could have happily gone back again for dinner . Wonderful

We have eaten here a few times.Rustic feel to the place with a small inside eating area and a number of benches outside to eat on. Beach is less than 100 feet away, so it’s possible to eat there.Big free car park.Lots of delicious things on the menu including vegetarian.The Pett Leveler (hot dog) is my favourite.Avocado on sour bread is delicious.They also do one of my favourite coffees.Cooked fresh to order.Well worth a visit.They tend only yo be there weekends.

The chef/owner is a maverick.Only open in summer months, we think.Can be a bit wind-swept if you outside the caravan.We stop when we can. Hasn't a loo but there is decent public onejust beyond the now closed pub (Spaniards)

What a great idea! Build an actual size pig, paint it red and plant it on the beach to grab the attention of hungry beachcombers! A vehicle big enough to house a substantial kitchen and tables and benches with outdoor picnic tables to accomodate the masses and you've got it made! List your top 3 choices; keeping it simple, on the blackboard and watch them come! Chicken Sharwarma, Pork Sausage on a bun and Fried Halumi with Quinoa and veggies, were the choices of the day when we arrived at noon! The outdor tables were already full so we opted to sit inside the cute little bus and have lunch. My husband and I had the fresh Chicken Shawarma on pita bread and our friend had the Halumi! The Shawarma was savoury and hot, unlike anything we'd ever tasted! Apparently it was quite different than the Shawarma the day before! The owner and chef was a real character, amiable and chatty. The fried Halumi was a taste delight too with tender pieces of cheese, crunchy veggies, pickled onions on a bed of quinoa. We were amazed that food this good could be found in a food wagon! Thank Goodness we weren't out for a quick swim that day!

I had waited 2 years to come since first reading about the Red Pig. It was all in hand and then injury precluded me from making the pilgrimage to this curious but fabulous roadside establishment. After a day on Pett/Winchelsea Beach it’s well worth a visit. There’s an interesting and changeable menu, good food served quickly and plenty of space to park/eat outside. Glad I finally made it. Thank you.

My regular refuelling stop. Pett leveller hot dog a fine dish. Halloumi amazing. Great staff. Love you guys.

Fabulous food in a gorgeous location. I've tried everything on the menu, along with my family and it's all really tasty. Highly recommend it. We'll definitely go out of our way to visit again.

Don't often stop on a solo ride but this little van has been on my radar for a while and is very convenient for cyclists alike... In addition to the fantastic sausage, cake and coffee, the owner(?) wanted me to take away an energy bar (more cake = D) he'd been working on?! Just happened to be a nutty flapjack of sorts - my favourite! Stayed together fairly well in the back pocket too...

Pulled up here as fancied a bacon sandwich only to be told that this was not on their menue. Now this is a simple food wagon on the side of the road with great views as your eating which is nice. But not to supply a bacon sandwich is very strange for this type of pull in roadside cafe. They seem to be selling only very healthy types of food at exorbitant prices. Nothing wrong with the quality of the food, it's great. But roadside pull ins usually provide things like bacon, sausage, egg butties and the like, so no I don't like its menue and I'll give it a miss. I was also given a lecture on how bad having bacon is. Yes I know all about this but all the same, I wanted a bacon sandwich.

The Red Pig is unique. It has a small but varied menu. I had the much acclaimed Pett Leveller, others had Moroccan Lamb & Halloumi with Lentils & Red Cabbage. All were delicious & good value. Street food at it`s best!

My wife and I found this unexpected gastronomic food truck completely by accident - and loved it so much that we went back especially to take our grown-up kids.

Found this place totally by chance on the drive home. What a result. Friendly service, excellent food. Will certainly be going back.

We stopped of after a lovely day exploring the beach and cliffs.

Een keet -achtig zaakje met heerlijke broodjes, gelegen langs een doorgaande weg bij het strand. Als je er langs komt zeker stoppen, erg lekker!

Writing this as I eat an amazing grilled halloumi dish here with a great latte Sensational food. £6.80. And the chef modified for me as I’m on a low carb diet. Five star.

Excellent service. The Pett Leveller (8inch sausage in a roll with slaw and home made pickles) was delicious

A must for anyone visiting Pett Level - the food, drinks and service is brilliant. Well worth the walk along the sea wall to find them - they are always there come rain or shine at weekends!

Really lovely food served by enthusiastic owners. Shame it's only there in the summer. It seems to be very popular which it deserves.

This is no ordinary layby cafe....Andy and Sharon know about food, flavours and ingredients, and boy can they cook. The menu is tight, not too much choice, yet very tasty. Pick any of the dishes and you'll be eating local fresh ingredients, carefully prepared. On a sunny afternoon last month, when I cycled along the coast road towards Hastings, my lunchtime treat was smashed avocado on sough dough with a spicy dressing. Bakewell tart (home-made by Sharon, who bakes all the cakes) and a really good espresso (Monmouth Coffee me thinks) was a treat that I told myself I would work off as I would be cycling back into the winds that day. Well that was my excuse, and I'm sticking to it

Returned for our annual fix of the wonderful Pett Leveller and were not disappointed. What a great place this is. Absolutely delicious and the best cup of tea for miles.

Every time I visit relatives in Pett village I always try and visit the REd Pig mobile food outlet, usually half way through a long walk with my dog along Pett Level /Winchelsea beach.

Popped in for a coffee and a tea on a dump February morning. Really friendly staff, fantastic coffee, served in an unusual setting. Great place for refreshments after a walk or a spot of twitching.

Whenever I watch “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives” I always wish there could be somewhere in England that is independent, quirky, warm and friendly that sold good value, fresh, slightly different, good food. And I’ve finally found it! We popped in after a cold walk along the beach and enjoyed a well made coffee and the Pett Leveller. My only regret was not trying everything on the (funny) menu but that just means that I will have to return and I’m already looking forward to doing so.

We come here quite often, lured by sausages, Boston baked beans and some really excellent meatballs. Also, we like the puns on the menu, the views from the little truck and the very friendly service. The food is made with real love. This is a really great, independently-minded, home-spun place

Came here on a lovely sunny afternoon. After a good walk we enjoyed a scrumptious meal with a sausage called the pett leveller. So delicious. Well cooked. Delightful setting ,owner so friendly . Definitely recommend this place.

Went here after a lovely walk along Pett Level beach and had a great lunch. Good food, good service and good prices

The Red Pig is great - the pett leveller is not your average sausage in a bun, its way above standard and the cakes and other food are all scrummy - I've visited often and never been disappointed - and as a bonus, Andy always makes me laugh - what more could anyone want?

What a perfect place to stop off after a walk along the beach. The food is delicious and home cooked. I had the meatballs but will return to try the delicious cakes. Should be in the Michelin guide.

This place does good cakes, really like the feel of the place, beautiful crockery. In the summer when you can...

The Red Pig couldn't be praised high enough - a real local find that people probably come far for now as its reputation grows. Just behind Pett Level/Winchelsea Beach in a quirky little Caravan it serves local and homemade food including sausages made with meat from the local farmer and homemade cakes. There even is some indoor seating (binoculars at hand for bird watchers and a guitar if you feel a tune coming up !) The true gem is the owner though who is always there with some lovely staff and always up for a chat. Look out for the Red Pig outside that gives this establishment its name :-)

If you like eating in different places , visit the Red Pig , by Pett Level Beach. Had a great sausage , and homemade pickle......great quality food . highly recommend

Imaginative, creative and delicious food from a small menu. Lovely homemade cakes and what other travelling caravan serves Monmouth coffee?!

For a friend. A good spot nearby to their local spot near to the sea front and within walking distance of this place. Nice small and good spot for first visit. Good to be able to sit inside and watch the marsh on one side and the road on other. friendly staff and good coffee.

The sausage was good, the roll/bun however was possibly from the local convenience shop and was pretty horrid - this makes the £4.50 for a hot dog price tag somewhat over the top.

We were so lucky to stumble across this amazing food truck while doing a "book walk". We were half way through our walk thirsty and hungryWe sat inside and just lovely. I had the avocado on sour dough bread and David selected the Persian Chicken.AMAZING flavour and combinations. A great place and I take my hat off to a guy that through hard work and dedication makes a lot of people happyIt's rustic local and friendly A great find Thank you

Those familiar with the Einstein's special theory of relativity may be interested to know that there is a wonderful bubble in the space time continuum at Latitude 50° 53' 47.1516'' N, Longitude 0° 41' 57.732'' E. This is where you may find the Red Pig food truck - depending on when you visit. This space time bubble contains the humorously affable Andy and other extremely nice people. They dispense delicious food and coffee to friendly dog owners, bird watchers, hikers and holiday makers. I am lucky, I do not live far away and can visit often but if you are on the other side of the universe you should definitely put the Red Pig on your bucket list.

Really fab food and lovely host as the owner regaled my friends kids with dinosaur tales. Unexpectedly brilliant menu, great tasting and lovely people in the unusual little gem.

Consistently good coffee; even the decaf was up to scratch. It's always a pleasure to stop and sit watching the world go by, especially with some halloumi or home made cafe in front of you.

The Red Pig has always been amazing Somehow it's getting even better The Pett Leveller is a social leveller The Savocado is magnificoThe halloumi makes you happiSoooo cool and funky The people are as engaging as the food The conversation is as stimulating as the AmericansPeople travels miles to come to The Red PigThank the Lord indie places like this still exist In a world of generic sameness it's inspiring to see someone doing their own thing And doing it brilliantly Yeee haaa

This little gem of a cafe was exactly what the doctor ordered as I got us lost multiple times on the coast road to Rye.. we were utterly charmed by the simple unfussy place, the hearty food and most of all the warm welcome from Andy & team. We took shelter, read books, admired the view & chatted happy with our host who is a goldmine of stories. A perfect stop off. He even filled our flask with coffee for the onward drive. Thanks Andy, see you next time. Niamh & Keith

Go to the Red Pig.It's great.Andy the owner is charming and a fab cook.What's more he's nearly 60 and he's not got a grey hair on his head.The menu is inventive.The food even better.

Stopped at the Red Pig on a sunny day and what a find. Oozing genuine quality, from the spicy meatballs to the home made coleslaw with "The Pett Leveller", which is the ultimate sausage in a bun. A beautifully converted trailer of the sort which used to be towed around behind a Traction Engine, serving the most authentic and delicious snacks. No plastic plates, cups or cutlery, pure quality. And they're at the perfect site too, sun, wind and sea, lovely views inland, and that's it. Enjoy Pett Level; it's wonderful.

I had heard lots of good things about the Red Pig but our experience was dreadful. We ordered inside and received our drinks and our daughter's plain bread rolls very quickly but our food just didn't appear. We saw other people who arrived after us receive their sausage sandwiches but not us. After waiting for over 30 mins we then overheard that they'd got confused but they didn't come and apologise we saw a fresh batch of sausages go on the grill which were obviously going to take time to cook so we gave up and asked for the bill. To add insult to injury they charged us £2 each for the 2 plain bread rolls my daughter had. I have never had to pay that before anywhere maybe 50p. £10.50 is very expensive for 2 teas, a coffee and 2 bread rolls! We won't be back!

A treasure after a blustery walk on the beach. Excellent coffee and cake to refuel. In the middle of nowhere and just a road side cafe but worth the stop.

Saw this little hut whilst out walking, and decided to give it a try and so glad we did, it has a lovely cosy little sit in area which was fab on a blustery day, was told what they had left (it was almost 3.15) and both decided on the pett level sausage, it was absolutely delicious and had winter spiced onions and pickles, coffee was also lovely. We wasn't going to have anything else but another couple came in and had cake and we thought it would be rude not to indulge.... Hence we both had a slice of Bakewell tart as well which was also delicious, although only visiting the area we both said when we go back we will definately return. If you see it don't miss out.

We come here most weekends after a walk, and it is off the richter scale GREAT!!!We always order different food. It is all so so delicious, and the "pett leveller" is a classic. The wagon is charming, fun, warm and cosy, with cheery and friendly staff. Thank you for making our Pett Level weekends even more perfect !

We found this little shepherd's hut unexpectedly, between the beach and the salt marshes.It was mid morning and only really time for elevenses but our coffees were delicious and we eyed other peoples breakfasts enviously. It was warm sitting in the winter sunshine, watching the birds on the marshes and reading the guide books provided. We loved the way the tables were ingeniously fitted into the tiny cabin crammed with birdwatchers,walkers and even a dog. Next time we will come to sample the food, a pett leveller-sausage and coleslaw in a roll, or pork meatballs or pumpkin stew . Not to be missed and we will have to travel 215 miles to visit!

So, where do I start. Fantastic food served by people with a passion for combining flavours with quality ingredients. A light touch on the fennel in the meatballs, as well as the spices in the pumpkin stew, which was exactly warming enough on a cold day. Balanced sauces, gluten free meaty sausages, and more. And to end on, excellent coffee and fantastic cakes. Good value and well worth a detour.

The red pig rules. The food is out of this world and I have to say the lemon feather cake is bloody brilliant! Perfect after a blustery walk on the beach

Well for me there was nothing special about the hot dog / sausage in a bun except the cost so I won't be going back

Beautiful location (remarkable birdwatching spot), excellent homemade food with high quality ingredients. Great staff.

Wonderfull coffee and the very best bake well tart EVER. We will go out of our way to return and this time actually walk along the beach .

This is a great find. There's nothing nice than a brisk walk along the beach on a blustery day (well wrapped up course!), to have a Red Pig hot choc at the end of the walk. Food choices are limited but always brilliant food.

Popped down to the beach with friends for fish and chips, and was pleased to find this place. I had the lamb kofte with mint sauce, followed by the feather cake with lemon curd. Fantastic street food.

Gluten free lemon feather cake considered the 'best GF cake ever' by junior. Great coffee the lift I needed and tasty GF sausages. Friendly atmosphere, staff and customers. A must visit!

Great coffee, friendly service, nice sausages, fantastic setting by the beach, only downside was no bacon!

Visited the Red Pig with my kids and we ate the Pett Leveller pork sausage with coleslaw, pickles and a home made sauce to die for. Good value too.

It's one of those places that look like nothing but it's a real experience .The menu is composed of specials of the day and the usual favourites .There are VERY good homemade cakes, wonderful sausages ( not supermarket bangers) and various " specials"!Don't be put off by its looks, this is NOT your average burger van. It's populated by regulars ( or those in the know) who enjoy the great coffee and food offered by this family run gem.Try it and see Oh and BTW the guy that runs the place is a real character

We visited The Red Pig on a pleasant Saturday morning prior to a lovely healthy walk along the beach.What a find ! A fantastic hot dog and lovely Bagel set us both up for our walk . We were entertained by the charming host who regaled us with story after story about his adventurous life . The cakes also looked fantastic and we will be back soon to try them .

This is not a restauraunt but a roadside van seemed very popular with passers by. weout for a bike ride called in here for cuppa wished we hadn't think the tea was made without boiling water had funny taste and the milk left white bits floating on the tea. Unusually for us we could not finish one cup let alone the pot.The staff were friendly.

After an afternoon at the beach, we came across the delightful 'cafe' parked up in a remote spot. At first glance the Red Pig looks like your normal road side eatery offering average coffee and milky tea. But do not be mistaken, the Red Pig is so more than that. With the menu offering smoked salmon bagels, their famous Pett hot dogs and gastro meatballs. I went for the spicy meatballs with potatoes, and oh my god they were good. So good in fact I could of gone again for dinner. Sat on their rustic table and chairs with a hot cuppa, it was great. Service friendly and fantastic. Will definitely be going back!

The Red Pig was just what we needed last Saturday. The three of us had pulled pork burgers which hit the spot. Glad there were no raw onions in the coleslaw but fennel instead. Good chilli and apple ketchup too. We would have stayed for wonderful Monmouth Coffee but were on a mission to be somewhere else. The owner was charming, the location delightful, every item on the menu was tempting. Shame about the Boston beans having run out but we didn't get there till 2pm. We'll definitely be back. It's so good to see such a high standard of food and drink on offer in a semi remote place. Keep it up!

We had an amazing time at the red pig. The food was incredible and good value and the staff were charming.Great coffee too... We'll definitely be back

A truly unique and fantastic roadside eatery. Homemade sausages, pulled pork and veggies options. Truly the best hot dog I've ever had with homemade pickles, coleslaws and sauces. Great Monmouth coffee. Very friendly hosts. Dog friendly. Very few seats inside and a few tables outside. No loos. If your heading to the beach, taking the dog for a walk or bird watching the Red Pig is an absolute must. Can't recommend enough.

This is a "one off", and should not be compared to the usual roadside trailer cafe.It looks quirky, it is quirky, and it doesn't disappoint on welcome and home made food.The trailer is a self build and was a little drafty on the windy day we visited. Space inside is a little limited.Food was excellent, assuringly home made with a sensibly restricted but varied choice and very good value.I believe it is only open at weekends and bank holidays.Plenty of parking, no need to dress up, and no loo. So now you know!If you are walking in the area, take a coffee break or snack here and enjoy.

Beautiful food and charismatic and friendly owners- totally loved it. Very understated with the best hot chocolate on the planet

Went for a very damp walk along Peer Level beach, near Wynchelsea. The red pig is a converted railway carriage which is very basic and exceptionally comfortable, with incredibly down to earth friendly hosts. From what I could tell, everything is home made, from the Boston Bean's to the saugh bread and sausages. No hesitation in recommending this unique venue.

It was a pretty grim morning and after a very wet and windy dog walk we decided to have some lunch at The Red Pig. We had our dog with us and this wasn't a problem letting her come in. Andy was a very charming and friendly guy along with the rest of the staff. The coffee was amazing and certainly some of the best I've had in the area! The mighty Pett Leveller was just what the doctor ordered. A lovely spicy and herby sausage in a lovely bun with amazing coleslaw and pickled gherkins. The place felt friendly and comfy and we didn't want to leave. We ordered our dog a sausage and they even cut it up and put it in a bowl for her. Certainly worth a visit and will definitely be returning!!

Having stopped in on a very wet and windy day it was a great to sit in and look out the windows whilst eating amazing homemade beans and soda bread toast, accompanied by a proper coffee. The Pett Leveler and cake looked great as well.Homely, hearty food done right by a welcoming and friendly owner. A definite recommend from me.

Amazingly Friendly service. Tasty food. Horlicks and the best guiness cake ever!!!! Fantastic views.... perfect for twitchers Thank you xx

Great sausages in a roll.Basic roadside wagon along Pett level Assortment of cakes and drinks overlooking the nature reserve.

Relaxed, home cooked, great taste from top quality ingredients, just keep Ramsey, Oliver and the rest away

Loved it here - quirky, different and homemade all my favourite things. Lisa loved drawing the red pig. Nice cake

Heerlijk, geweldige lunch. Aardig personeel! Tussen de locals. Klim over de dijk en je hebt een geweldig uitzicht. Echt een aanrader.

Great roadside eating place. Opposite the beach. Limited seating inside quirky self-build caravan, so better for a dry day. BBQ sausage roll (Pett Leveller) is one of the best I've had. Reliably informed the Meatballs are also very good. Will definitely return.

Well, where do I begin, fantastic sea front location with a few sheep thrown in, fabulous real homemade food, from pulled pork, Spanish meatballs, the famous"pett leveller" sausage to the wonderful selection of truly gorgeous home made cakes and brownies. A true delight and served by " unique" friendly staff, thankyou for the experience, I nearly forgot the amazing sherperds hut in which you seat to eat your food !!!!!! Xxxxxxx

Visited again today as we were in the area. Had the Pett Leveller and Bagels today. Really tasty. Only regret is that this place is so far from where we live in Kent. Right opposite the beach, easy to park, and although a limited menu in food supplied the quality of it is excellent.

We drove past and were intrigued. On the way back from Rye we stopped! What a surprise this unassuming looking roadside cafe sells the most tasty pulled pork rolls we've ever had. We're going back for the sausages!

The best sausages I have ever had.Parked on the side of the road opposite the beach..Good place to walk the dog

Visited while walking in the area. An unusual and quirky place with great food and coffee. Lovely couple running the place. Great views from inside. Will definitely visit again when in the area.

Having been a patron of the Red Pig since the start it only ever gets better! Well worth a visit! The best roadside eatery in the area by far!

A lovely little pit stop on our walk from Stream House B&B to Rye, lovely family owners who like a good chat - only had coffee so can't comment on the food.