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Hog Roast for Events in Coleman's Hatch
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Coleman's Hatch.
- Community days and street fairs
- Charity days
- Club events
Planning an event in Coleman's Hatch?
How our hog roast for events works in Coleman's Hatch
Village fêtes around Coleman's Hatch suit a hog roast: people follow their noses, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. We are often asked to cater agricultural and country shows and fundraising events, with hog roast rolls, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
At a field event near Coleman's Hatch, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Coleman's Hatch (TN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last 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. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Coleman's Hatch events: pitches and permissions
Coleman's Hatch is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Hosts in Coleman's Hatch book us for events of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, East Grinstead station is about 4.6 miles away. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Coleman's Hatch, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in TN7, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Shepherds Hill and Parrock Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Coleman's Hatch we cover include Upper Hartfield (1 mile north-east), Forest Row (1 mile west), Wych Cross (2 miles south-west), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south-west) and Duddleswell (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hatch Inn (within half a mile south-east)
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Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Make the stall easy to find
- Show allergens at the stall
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Halal isn’t offered
Give us a contact on the day, especially for big events.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Here’s what affects the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level pitch
- Space for people to queue
- Details of what the event requires
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Coleman's Hatch
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a burger van, a hog roast feels more special at a traditional fête. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. For an autumn event in Coleman's Hatch, sunset is around 7:05pm in late September, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Coleman's Hatch
We bring everything, so you only need to provide the pitch.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Coleman's Hatch, such as:
- Small festivals
- Fun runs and sports events
- Car and steam shows
- School fairs and sports days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Before booking anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
FAQs for Coleman's Hatch
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Coleman's Hatch close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What will our event need from you?
Organisers often ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Let us know what you need.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you cover Coleman's Hatch?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Coleman's Hatch and East Sussex. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards