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Hog Roast for Staff Days in South Chailey, East Sussex
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Corporate hog roast in South Chailey.
- Client and customer events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Team days and away days
Slow-roasted pork in South Chailey
Corporate hog roast in South Chailey, carved to order
A corporate hog roast feeds a team without anyone leaving site. We roast on site in South Chailey through the morning and serve at your lunch break. Whether it’s customer days and retirements and long-service awards, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and crackling and more.
Rural businesses around South Chailey can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a hog roast a real treat. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Location
- South Chailey (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with individual food vans, a hog roast feeds a lot of people quickly from one roast. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Access through the site gates
- Approval from facilities for gas equipment
- A safe distance from walls and vehicles
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
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.
Perfect for your staff event in South Chailey
You do not need a staff kitchen, just an outdoor spot.
Hosts in South Chailey book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Client and customer events
- Team-building days
- Site open days
- Thank-you lunches
Commuters will know that the nearest station is Plumpton station, about 1.7 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Questions from South Chailey
Which station is closest to South Chailey?
Plumpton station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is South Chailey from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
How much room do you need?
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 will 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.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your staff event for a quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Lunchtime bookings in South Chailey are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:55pm, so evening events need a lit cooking area. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- We start with the site, date, numbers and lunch break.
- We check site access and send a price.
- We arrive in good time and start the roast under cover.
- We serve quickly within your break.
- We pack away and leave the site as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Planning a team lunch in South Chailey
South Chailey is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cater staff events across South Chailey and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from South Chailey to Brighton (9 miles away).
South Chailey is about 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. Within reach of South Chailey are historic houses such as Anne of Cleves House (5 miles south). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8, and we can cater your staff event anywhere in it. That could mean a staff event in a garden on Mill Brooks, Whitegates Close and Brickyard Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include South Street (1 mile north), Chiltington (1 mile south), Chailey (2 miles north-east), East Chiltington (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (6 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
A little further out are Lewes Castle (4.8 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south). The countryside around South Chailey includes Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Local pubs include Swan Public House (under half a mile south-east)
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What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
How we price a hog roast for your team
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Add a dietary question to the sign-up
- Find out how many do not eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Let us know about changes: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Salads and coleslaw make it a fuller lunch.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards