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Hog Roast for Events in Etchingwood
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Etchingwood and across East Sussex.
- School fairs and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
- Small festivals
Book a hog roast in Etchingwood
Hog roast for events near Etchingwood
Sports clubs, fun runs and tournaments suit a hog roast, served as people finish. Typical bookings include PTA summer fairs and fun runs and sports events, serving crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls.
At a fête or show near Etchingwood, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat.
- Where
- Etchingwood (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Halal is not offered
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
Tell us about ground conditions, especially after rain.
Chicken widens the choice.
Running an event in Etchingwood
Etchingwood is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cover events in Etchingwood, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 289 places in East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Etchingwood to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, are a natural home for a hog roast. If visitors are coming by train, Buxted station, about 0.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Etchingwood, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in TN22 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Potter's Green (1 mile north-west), Buxted (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile south-west), Blackboys (1 mile south-east) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.2 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Etchingwood include Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include The Buxted Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Perfect for your event in Etchingwood
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan options too.
People around Etchingwood book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Car shows and rallies
- Village fêtes
- Fundraising events
- Horse and dog shows
School fairs, for a school like Uckfield College, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue
- Details of what the event requires
- Event approval for hot-food traders
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Common questions in Etchingwood
Is Etchingwood too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Etchingwood close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what your event requires, and we will confirm what we can provide.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Step by step
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In late May, sunset in Etchingwood is about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:15pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
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.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. 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 you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Also near Etchingwood
What else we do in Etchingwood
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards