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Event Catering for Hastings
Catering your event in Hastings: we cook on site, outdoors under cover, so no kitchen is needed. Choose a hog roast, a barbecue or both.
- Film and TV crews
- Milestone birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Planning an event in Hastings?
Event catering near Hastings
Some caterers need a kitchen; we bring our own cooking to you. That means almost any outdoor space in Hastings can work. We serve beef burgers, beef brisket and hog roast rolls with crackling, and typical bookings are for crew lunches and staff days and client events.
From business parks and sports clubs to gardens and function venues, Hastings has plenty of places to cater. Wherever it is, we need a level, open spot outdoors to cook. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Hastings (TN34, TN38, TN37, TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast and BBQ menus
- Extras
- Vegetarian and vegan options, salads and sides
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Choosing caterers in Hastings
Next to a traditional three-course caterer, we are more relaxed and need no kitchen, which suits outdoor and informal events. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Hastings hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Two menus to choose from
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our pricing or how the two menus compare.
How it works
A hog roast is cooked before serving and carved to order; a barbecue is cooked as people come up. Either way, we serve and tidy up. Late May in Hastings has light until about 8:45pm, and midsummer until about 9:15pm, which suits garden parties and weddings.
- It starts with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a hog roast, a barbecue or both, then send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up on the agreed spot.
- At serving time, the chef cooks and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Caterers in Hastings: venues and local tips
Hastings is in East Sussex. We cover events in Hastings, as well as the surrounding area. Hastings is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 30 miles away.
After a wedding, christening or funeral at a church such as St Luke's Church, we can cater at a hall, home or venue nearby. For anyone arriving by rail, St Leonards Warrior Square station is about 0.9 miles away. With the coast within about 2 miles of Hastings, wind is worth planning for: a sheltered spot keeps the cooking steady.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN34, TN38, TN37 and TN35, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include London Road, Church Road and Upper Church Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You’ll find Hastings on the A21 and A28, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater events include St Leonards (1 mile south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west) and Crowborough (21 miles north-west). Hastings is among the bigger towns we cover in East Sussex, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you will also find Conquest Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hastings include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Hastings include William Parker Sports College (0.6 miles north-east) and University School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Duke pub (under half a mile north-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Find out who avoids pork so we can plan lamb, chicken or beef
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
The serving area is kept tidy and stocked, right through to the last plate.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Why choose event catering in Hastings?
One caterer for any kind of event
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hastings:
- Film and TV crews
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthdays
If you had Alexandra Park in mind, ask the council or landowner before booking caterers.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
Common questions in Hastings
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Could you cook in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Are you a full-service caterer?
Hog roast and BBQ catering is what we do, with sides and vegetarian and vegan options. Tell us about the event and we will suggest the food.
What about vegetarian guests?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Do you cater indoors?
The cooking happens outside; serving can generally be inside a hall, barn or marquee. Check with your venue.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Can we put you in touch with our venue?
Yes: we’ll liaise with the venue on access and set-up.
What events do you cater?
Everything from weddings and parties to staff days, fêtes, wakes and film sets.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What catering costs
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, served on a plate or in a roll.
Where we can cook in Hastings
We cook outdoors, so the cooking spot is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space to serve as well as cook
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Access wide enough for our equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hastings
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Rotisserie chicken
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away