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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Hamsey, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast for your event to Hamsey and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- School events
- Community days and street fairs
- Food and music festivals
A hog roast near Hamsey
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In late May, sunset in Hamsey is about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Hog roast for events in Hamsey, slow-roasted on site
At a fête, fair or festival in Hamsey, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, keeping the queue moving. Whether it is car and steam shows and community events, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and halloumi skewers and more.
A fête near Hamsey might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Hamsey (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Community events around Hamsey
Hamsey is about 1 mile north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Hamsey and the surrounding area are covered for events. Hamsey is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Hamsey Community Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 2 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in BN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Other places close to Hamsey we cover include Offham (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile south), Lewes (1 mile south), Cliffe (2 miles south) and Southover (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles east) and Lewes Castle (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Schools near Hamsey include Priory School (2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmiths Arms (0.8 miles west)
- Other local spots include St John under the Castle Lewes (1.3 miles south)
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
More for events in Hamsey
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Roughly how many people
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BN8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Why choose hog roast for events in Hamsey?
It suits all ages.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Hamsey, including:
- Festivals
- Charity days
- Town and village days
- Tournaments and sports days
An event in Railway Land means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Who carves and who serves
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Space for people to queue
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Your trader requirements
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hamsey
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Hamsey questions
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you trade at school fairs around Hamsey?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you do charity events?
Get in touch.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting, timed for the gates opening.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards