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Event Catering for Lewes
Generous, hot food at your event in Lewes: from our roaster and grill, served by our team.
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff days and client events
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Event catering in Lewes, cooked on site
If you’re searching for caterers in Lewes, you probably want someone who turns up, cooks well and clears away. That is what we do, with a hog roast or a barbecue. Popular choices include beef brisket, salads and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for weddings and evening receptions and garden parties.
In Lewes, plenty of our bookings are garden parties at home, where a hog roast or barbecue saves anyone cooking. Let us know how we reach the garden. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to.
- Where
- Lewes (BN7, BN8, BN6, RH15)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast, BBQ or both
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, rich and tender.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Common questions in Lewes
How far is Lewes from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Lewes?
Lewes station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre.
When should we book?
As soon as your date is fixed. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes, with halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Let us know how many to expect.
What if our venue is indoors?
We cook outdoors under cover, but we can often serve inside if the venue agrees. Ask your venue what they allow.
Do you do small parties?
Send us the details and we’ll tell you honestly what fits. For smaller numbers, a barbecue is frequently the best fit.
Do you cover Lewes?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Lewes and East Sussex. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
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How we price your catering
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Our chef cooks and our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Occasions we serve in Lewes
Weddings to wakes, all covered
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Festive parties
- Care home days
- Community fun days
- Location shoots
Schools such as Lewes Old Grammar School often need caterers for summer fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
Step by step
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will work around it. Sunset in Lewes is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits garden parties and weddings.
- First, you send us the occasion, date, venue and numbers.
- You get a menu suggestion and 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 pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Lewes, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Hog roast, BBQ or something else?
Next to a sit-down dinner, hog roast and barbecue food keeps things informal, but it can still be served on plates with sides. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Lewes hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast and BBQ comparison.
Caterers in Lewes: venues and local tips
Lewes is about 7 miles north-east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Hosts in Lewes book us for events of all sizes. Lewes is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Lewes to Brighton (7 miles away).
Parks such as Railway Land typically need council permission for caterers, so check first. Churches such as Church of St John sub Castro rarely have room to cook, but a hall or garden nearby normally does. Lewes is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, with plenty of countryside venues nearby. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules for outside caterers and cooking, so check with yours.
Anywhere in BN7, BN8, BN6 and RH15, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Market Lane, Market Street and High Street, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You will find Lewes on the A26 and A275, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Lewes we cover include Newhaven (6 miles south), Brighton (7 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles north-west), Seaford (8 miles south-east) and Uckfield (8 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east) and Crowborough (14 miles north-east). Lewes is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex, with lots of choice for events.
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (under half a mile south) and St John under the Castle Lewes (under half a mile north). The countryside around Lewes includes Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Local schools include St Pancras Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and Priory School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Elephant and Castle pub (within half a mile south-east)
Before you choose a spot
We cook outdoors, so the cooking spot is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A clear way in from where we park
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Space to serve as well as cook
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we cook
- Salads
- Sausages
- Rotisserie chicken
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards