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Event Catering in Hailsham
Looking for caterers in Hailsham? We bring the food and cook it at your venue: a carved hog roast, a barbecue, or the two together.
- Garden parties
- Care home summer events
- Work events and open days
Book caterers in Hailsham
Where we can cook in Hailsham
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hailsham
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Spit-roast lamb
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Potatoes
How our event catering works in Hailsham
Choosing caterers in Hailsham starts with the food. Ours is simple and generous: a carved hog roast, a barbecue, or the two together. Whether it is care home summer events and corporate days, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls with crackling and rotisserie chicken.
In Hailsham, a lot of our bookings are garden parties at home, and our catering means nobody in the family is stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access to the garden. Every quote lists the menu, staff and what’s included.
- Where
- Hailsham (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menus
- A carved hog roast or a barbecue
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Hailsham
Weddings to wakes, all covered
As caterers in Hailsham, we’re booked for all kinds of events. Some of the most common are:
- Film and TV crews
- Staff days and client events
- Care home summer events
- Weddings
Schools such as Hailsham Community College often need caterers for summer fairs and sports days.
Before you book anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Hailsham questions
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 will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Hailsham?
Polegate station, about 3 miles south of the centre.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is our event too small?
Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest what works. A barbecue can suit smaller groups well.
Can you do halal?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Can we put you in touch with our venue?
Of course. Pass on their details and we will agree the details with them.
Do you come to Hailsham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hailsham and East Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
How we compare with other caterers
Next to a drop-off caterer, we stay, cook and serve, and clears up afterwards. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Hailsham hosts choose us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing and how the two menus compare.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask about allergies and diets when guests reply
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork for the alternatives
We arrive well before food time and set up under cover, where we agreed with you or the venue.
Add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken to a hog roast.
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Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
How it works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. After service, we tidy up and pack away. Late May in Hailsham has light until about 8:50pm, and midsummer until about 9:15pm, which gives summer events long evenings.
- It starts with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We recommend a menu and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time and set up under cover.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Event catering in Hailsham: what to know
Hailsham is about 6 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Thinking about caterers in Hailsham? We can help. We cater 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Churches such as The Parish Church of Saint Mary rarely have room to cook, but a hall or garden nearby generally does. Historic houses near Hailsham include Horselunges Manor (1.5 miles north) and Michelham Priory (1.9 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Hailsham, so countryside venues are close by. Venues there may limit outside caterers, so ask about their rules first.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN27. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Market Place and Station Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Hailsham is on the A271 and A295, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside Hailsham, we cover Eastbourne (6 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Newhaven (10 miles south-west) and Uckfield (10 miles north-west). Hailsham is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include Herstmonceux Castle (3.6 miles east) and Amberstone Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Hailsham includes Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include White House Academy (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Grenadier pub (under half a mile north)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards