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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in East Hoathly, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast for your event across East Hoathly and East Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
- Fundraising events
Planning an event in East Hoathly?
How our hog roast for events works in East Hoathly
For organisers, one reliable hot-food trader makes life easier. We bring everything, roast on the pitch and leave it clean. We are frequently asked to cater charity fundraisers and country shows, with a vegan burger or sausage, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls.
At a field event near East Hoathly, power and water may be limited; we cook on gas, so we don’t need mains power. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Location
- East Hoathly (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Remember stuffing typically contains gluten
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
Name an organiser to meet us, especially for big events.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who do not eat pork.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Running an event in East Hoathly
East Hoathly is about 4 miles south-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. East Hoathly is well within our area for events. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from East Hoathly to Brighton (14 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Uckfield station is about 4.2 miles away. Church fêtes, at churches such as The Parish Church, are a natural home for a hog roast. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of East Hoathly, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From High Street, London Road and Rectory Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside East Hoathly, we also cover Halland (1 mile west), Whitesmith (1 mile south), Chiddingly (2 miles south-east), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include Foresters Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
FAQs for East Hoathly
Can you come to a school fair in East Hoathly?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Is East Hoathly too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do you need from the organiser?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. We bring the rest.
Can you do a school fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the details.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
We’re happy to talk it through and we will see what’s possible.
Perfect for your event in East Hoathly
It copes with an all-day event, serving through the agreed hours.
Here’s what people in East Hoathly most often book a hog roast for:
- Charity days
- Fun runs and sports events
- Town and village days
- Village fêtes
PTAs at schools such as East Hoathly CofE Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Where the roaster can go in East Hoathly
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- A firm way on and off the field
- Any paperwork the organisers need
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
A hog roast compared with other options
For big events, ask us about the expected crowds early. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in East Hoathly
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A clear quote with everything listed
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What else we do in East Hoathly
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in East Hoathly are dark by about 3:55pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards