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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Broad Oak, East Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Broad Oak and across East Sussex.
- Car shows and rallies
- Town and village days
- Festivals
Book a hog roast in Broad Oak
Event catering near Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 6 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Broad Oak and the surrounding area are covered for events. Broad Oak is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 31 miles away.
A school like Brede Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of St George, are a natural home for a hog roast. The coast is within about 6 miles of Broad Oak, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Events anywhere in TN31 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Pond Close, Reedswood Road and The Orchard; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the B2089 close by, Broad Oak is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Beckley Furnace (1 mile north-east), Broadland Row (1 mile east), Doleham (2 miles south), Udimore (2 miles east) and Beckley (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (6 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
A little further out are Nortons Farm Museum (3.7 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (4.7 miles south). Open spaces near Broad Oak include Flatropers Wood.
How our hog roast for events works in Broad Oak
At a fête, fair or festival in Broad Oak, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We cook on site and carve to order, so visitors get hot food fast. On the menu are halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and we are frequently booked for car and steam shows and school fairs and sports days.
Near Broad Oak, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast goes down well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Area
- Broad Oak (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Broad Oak: your questions answered
How far is Broad Oak from London?
About 48 miles from central London.
Do you trade at school fairs around Broad Oak?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you come to Broad Oak?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
What will our event need from you?
Send us your trader requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some visitors will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
Tell us about ground conditions, especially after rain.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
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What else we do in Broad Oak
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Broad Oak are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN31 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Why choose a hog roast in Broad Oak?
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast stands out. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Broad Oak
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Occasions we serve in Broad Oak
It suits all ages.
However big or small the event in Broad Oak, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Horse and dog shows
- Fun runs and sports events
- Town and village days
- Small festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Doleham station, about 2.2 miles south.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Who carves and who serves
- The full menu and the sides
How we price a hog roast for your event
Here’s what affects the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Travel to Broad Oak
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away