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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Cliffe, East Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Cliffe.
- Fun runs and sports events
- Agricultural and country shows
- Small festivals
Planning an event in Cliffe?
Hog roast for events near Cliffe
Agricultural shows and country events near Cliffe are a natural home for a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. On the menu are crackling, apple sauce and hog roast rolls, and we’re often booked for PTA summer fairs and summer fêtes.
In Cliffe, one popular trader keeps it simple. A hog roast does that. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Cliffe (BN7, BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Running an event in Cliffe
Cliffe is about 1 mile east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast for your event in Cliffe? We can help. We cater 289 places in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Cliffe to Brighton (7 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Thomas at Cliffe? A hog roast draws people in. An event in Railway Land means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. Within about a mile is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN7 and BN8, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Ham Lane, New Road and Court Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A26, Cliffe is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Other places close to Cliffe we cover include Southover (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile north-west), Lewes (1 mile west), Hamsey (2 miles north) and Offham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.5 miles north-east) and St Thomas à Becket Cliffe (under half a mile west). The countryside around Cliffe includes Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Local schools include South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles north) and Lewes Old Grammar School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Gardeners Arms (under half a mile north-west)
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Chicken widens the choice.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Who books hog roast for events in Cliffe?
It suits all ages.
However big or small the event in Cliffe, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Club events
- Car and steam shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Small festivals
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Priory School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A queuing area
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- Event approval for hot-food traders
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Cliffe
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your event in Cliffe. Summer events in Cliffe have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We serve to order through the event.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or BN7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
FAQs for Cliffe
Can you do a hog roast in Railway Land?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary. Share your list and we’ll respond.
Do you do charity events?
We are happy to talk it through.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards