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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Broad Oak, East Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your event in Broad Oak.
- PTA summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Vintage rallies
A hog roast near Broad Oak
About our hog roast for events in Broad Oak
For a school fair, you want food families will queue for. There are options for most visitors. For school events and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, a vegan burger or sausage and crackling and more.
Rural events near Broad Oak can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Broad Oak (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Fairs, fêtes and events in Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 7 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to Broad Oak for events. Broad Oak is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Stonegate station, about 4.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Running a fête for a church like Ebenezer Chapel? A hog roast draws people in. Within about 4 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the TN21 postcode area. Whether your event is on Halley Road, Burwash Road and Highview Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover events in Cade Street (1 mile south-west), Old Heathfield (1 mile south), Heathfield (2 miles south-west), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-west) and Maynard's Green (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (3.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Broad Oak include Selwyns Wood.
- Local schools include Heathfield Community College (0.8 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Towns and villages near Broad Oak
More for events in Broad Oak
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Summer events in Broad Oak have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Broad Oak
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A firm way on and off the field
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- Space for people to queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve as the queue moves.
Add coleslaw.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to volunteers cooking, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Why choose hog roast for events in Broad Oak?
It is the stall people find by following their noses.
Whatever the occasion in Broad Oak, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- School events
- Country shows
- Club events
- Car and steam shows
PTAs at schools such as Broad Oak Community Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
How we price a hog roast for your event
Your quote depends on:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Broad Oak
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Broad Oak
Is Broad Oak close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Broad Oak?
Stonegate station, about 4.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater in Broad Oak?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Broad Oak and the rest of East Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What will our event need from you?
Send us your trader requirements, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away