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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Down Street, East Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Down Street.
- Vintage rallies
- Horse and dog shows
- Charity fundraisers
Book a hog roast in Down Street
Hog roast for events in Down Street, carved to order
For organisers, one reliable hot-food trader makes life easier. We bring everything, roast on the pitch and leave it clean. On the menu are crackling, rotisserie chicken and a vegan burger or sausage, and we are regularly asked to cater club events and car shows and rallies.
At a field event near Down Street, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Down Street (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Make the stall easy to find
Tell us about ground conditions, especially after rain.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How the day works
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. In late May, sunset in Down Street is about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in Down Street
Which station is closest to Down Street?
The closest is Uckfield station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is Down Street too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can visitors buy their own food?
Both models are possible. We will agree what suits yours.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
We are happy to talk it through.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
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.
What affects the price in Down Street
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Your trader requirements
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Event catering near Down Street
Down Street is about 3 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Down Street. We bring hog roasts to 289 places across East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Down Street to Brighton (14 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Fletching Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church of St Andrew and St Mary, are a natural home for a hog roast. Within about 7 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the TN22 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Down Street we cover include Maresfield (1 mile east), Budlett's Common (2 miles east), Newick (3 miles south-west), Founthill (3 miles south-west) and Ridgewood (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south-east) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Heaven Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Down Street include Brickfield Meadow.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards