East Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Ripe, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast for your team across Ripe and East Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Long-service celebrations
- Away days
- Staff summer days
Slow-roasted pork in Ripe
Who books corporate hog roast in Ripe?
It needs no kitchen on site, just an outdoor spot.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-project celebrations
- Team days and away days
- Summer team parties
- Client hospitality
For colleagues arriving by train, Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Corporate hog roast in Ripe, slow-roasted on site
Instead of booking a restaurant, bring the food to the team. A hog roast in the car park or grounds keeps everyone together. We are frequently asked to cater retirements and long-service awards and milestone celebrations, serving salads, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
Near Ripe, workplaces can be far from shops, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Ripe (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning a team lunch in Ripe
Ripe is about 5 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Staff events in Ripe are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Ripe to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Charleston Farmhouse (2.3 miles south-west) and Firle Place (2.9 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. Ripe is about 45 miles from central London. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We bring hog roasts to staff events all over the BN8 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a staff event on streets such as Carriage Mews, Channers Lane and Church Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to staff events in Selmeston (2 miles south), Wickstreet (2 miles south-east), Laughton (2 miles north), Golden Cross (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital Railway (5.1 miles east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ripe include Firle Beacon.
- Local pubs include Lamb Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
- Collect dietary needs when you send the invite
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out how many do not eat pork, for the alternatives
Name someone in facilities or reception for the day.
Salads and coleslaw make it a fuller lunch.
FAQs for Ripe
Do you come out to small places like Ripe?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Ripe?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Can you cater in Ripe?
Yes, Ripe is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What about family fun days?
Yes, a hog roast suits open days, with alternatives for everyone.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What paperwork do you provide for our site?
Requirements vary: send us the checklist and we’ll reply.
Where the roaster can go in Ripe
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Level hardstanding or lawn
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A named contact for the day
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Ripe
- Crackling
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In Ripe, summer evenings stay light until about 9:15pm, so an after-work hog roast works well in summer. In late September, the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Get in touch with the basics.
- We sort access and send a quote.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We carve and serve quickly.
- We clear up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BN8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Ripe
What else we do in Ripe
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Ripe, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards