East Sussex · England
Corporate Hog Roast for Iford
Looking for a hog roast for your team in Iford? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- End-of-project celebrations
- Launch days
- Summer team parties
Planning an event in Iford?
Iford for staff days and open days
Iford is about 2 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Iford is well within our area for staff events. Iford is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater.
Commuters will know that Lewes station, about 1.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Iford sits roughly 45 miles from central London, well within our area. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. The coast is within about 6 miles, and open sites can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
Staff events anywhere in BN7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many staff. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Kingston near Lewes (1 mile north-west), Northease (1 mile south-east), Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east) and Lewes (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Iford includes Offham Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Local schools include Priory School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Juggs Arms Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include Kingston Urban (1.2 miles north)
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in Iford
Long-service awards, retirements and site openings in Iford all suit a hog roast, as a simple way to say thank you. Popular choices include coleslaw, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for thank-you lunches and open days and family days.
Rural businesses around Iford can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. The hog is roasted on site at your staff event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your staff.
- Area
- Iford (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Level hardstanding or lawn
- A safe distance from walls and vehicles
- Sign-off for outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
At the agreed time, our chef carves and our staff serve, keeping the queue moving.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What affects the price in Iford
Things that change the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- The number of people
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Iford
Our staff serve and clear, so nobody on your team has to help.
People around Iford book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Long-service celebrations
- Site open days
- Team days and away days
Nearby historic houses include Monk's House (1.4 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (1.5 miles north-east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
Why choose a hog roast in Iford?
Next to a plated lunch, a hog roast is relaxed and usually better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Other occasions in Iford
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Common questions in Iford
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Iford?
Lewes station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cater open days with families?
Open days are a great fit, with alternatives for everyone.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
How do we book for a business?
Send your requirements, and we’ll set out the terms with your quote.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. After-work summer events in Iford have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer and 8:50pm in late May, which suits a team barbecue-style evening. By late September, sunset is around 7:05pm.
- Get in touch with the basics.
- We sort access and send a quote.
- We roast on site.
- We carve and serve quickly.
- We leave the site clean.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Every staff event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your staff event: use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away