East Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Laughton, East Sussex
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Corporate hog roast in Laughton.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- New premises openings
- Open days and family days
A hog roast near Laughton
Business events near Laughton
Laughton is about 5 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Hosts in Laughton book us for staff events of all sizes. We cater all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Laughton are Glyndebourne (3.4 miles south-west) and Glynde Place (3.7 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Glynde station is about 3.9 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Wherever your staff event is in BN8, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Shortgate Lane, Lewes Road and Pound Lane, and a staff event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Laughton is on the B2124, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Laughton, we also cover Ripe (2 miles south), Golden Cross (2 miles east), Wickstreet (4 miles south-east), Selmeston (4 miles south) and Berwick (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Tickerage Castle (5 miles north) and Uckfield Community Hospital (4.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Roebuck Inn (within half a mile north)
Corporate hog roast in Laughton, carved to order
A summer party for staff in Laughton does not have to mean a restaurant booking. Keep everyone on site with a hog roast. Typical bookings include project wrap-ups and long-service celebrations, with crackling, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
For farms and rural sites near Laughton, we can cook in the yard. Tell us about access. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Where
- Laughton (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Laughton
It feels like a treat without the cost of a restaurant.
In Laughton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Launch days
- Client and customer events
- Thank-you lunches
- Site open days
By road, Laughton is on or near the B2124, which makes it easy for us to reach.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
- How dietary needs are handled
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. For a staff lunch in Laughton, daylight isn’t an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for later events. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We check with facilities and quote.
- We roast on site.
- We carve and serve quickly.
- We clear up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your staff event: fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
For event organisers in Laughton
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Sign-off for outside caterers
- Access through the site gates
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Laughton
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
Nearby places to Laughton
Also in Laughton
Laughton: your questions answered
Is Laughton close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you come to Laughton?
Yes, Laughton is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What affects the price in Laughton
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Find out how many don’t eat pork, for the alternatives
Give us a contact on site for the day.
Tell us about branding or theming for open days and we’ll fit in.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards