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Hog Roast for Events for Alciston
Hog roast for events in Alciston: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Club events
- Charity days
- Village fêtes
A hog roast near Alciston
About our hog roast for events in Alciston
School fairs and sports days need food that families like. Pork rolls, chicken and a vegan option cover most visitors. Popular choices include apple sauce, halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage, and typical bookings are for PTA summer fairs and food and music festivals.
Rural events near Alciston can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Alciston (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Event catering near Alciston
Alciston is about 4 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in Alciston, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Alciston to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
A summer fête at The Parish Church is the classic setting for a hog roast. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 2 miles of Alciston, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 5 miles of Alciston, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We bring hog roasts to events all over BN26. For events just outside Alciston, we cover Selmeston (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile north-east), Winton (1 mile south-east), Alfriston (2 miles south-east) and Milton Street (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Crowborough (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Arlington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Alciston include Firle Beacon.
- Pubs nearby include Rose Cottage Inn (under half a mile west)
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. At midsummer, events in Alciston stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
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How we price a hog roast for your event
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Occasions we serve in Alciston
We are self-contained, so you only need to provide the pitch.
Hosts in Alciston book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- School fairs and sports days
- Fun runs and sports events
- Vintage rallies
- Community events
If visitors are coming by train, Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Alciston
How far is Alciston from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you need power on site?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. A supply is useful for lights.
Can you cater in Alciston?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What will our event need from you?
Requirements vary. Share your list and we’ll respond.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
Contact us and we will see what’s possible.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away