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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Shortgate, East Sussex
Planning a hog roast for your team in Shortgate? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- New premises openings
- Site open days
- Team-building days
Corporate hog roast in Shortgate
Occasions we serve in Shortgate
Chicken, lamb and vegetarian options are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Shortgate:
- New premises openings
- End-of-project celebrations
- Retirement do’s
- Customer days
For staff and visitors coming by train, Uckfield station, about 3.9 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Corporate hog roast in Shortgate, carved to order
At an open day, you need food that serves plenty of people quickly. One roast feeds a crowd, and our team serves and clears. On the menu are coleslaw, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb, and we are frequently booked for family fun days and new premises openings.
At country workplaces around Shortgate, we can cook in the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Where
- Shortgate (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. If your staff event in Shortgate runs into the evening, check the light: sunset ranges from about 9:15pm in June to 3:55pm in December.
- You send us the site address, date, numbers and serving window.
- We check site access and send a price.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- The team carves and serves on time.
- We tidy up and leave the site clean.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your staff
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Shortgate, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Sign-off for outside caterers
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Flat ground in a car park or courtyard
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Shortgate
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Shortgate
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the staff event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Places near Shortgate
What else we do in Shortgate
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Find out how many don’t eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Collect dietary needs when you send the invite
If the schedule moves, tell us: we can hold the roast for a short time.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Common questions in Shortgate
Which station is closest to Shortgate?
Uckfield station, about 3.9 miles north of the centre.
Is Shortgate too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cover Shortgate?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Staff days in Shortgate: access and travel
Shortgate is about 4 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Wherever your staff event is in Shortgate, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Shortgate is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Shortgate to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
Central London is about 41 miles from Shortgate, well within our area. Within reach of Shortgate are historic houses such as Glyndebourne (3.5 miles south-west) and Glynde Place (4 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
For staff events in BN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many staff. Nearby, we also cater staff events in Halland (1 mile north-east), East Hoathly (2 miles east), Whitesmith (2 miles east), Chiddingly (3 miles east) and Framfield (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles north). Open spaces near Shortgate include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is hot, fresh and feels like an event. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Shortgate
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your staff
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards