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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Iden, East Sussex
Looking for a hog roast for your event in Iden? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Tournaments and sports days
- Village fêtes
- Charity fundraisers
A hog roast near Iden
A hog roast compared with other options
At large shows, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Iden hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
See how we price or the cost guide.
About our hog roast for events in Iden
Festivals and shows run for hours, and we serve through the agreed hours, carving as the queue grows. For village fêtes and tournaments and sports days, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Iden, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast goes down well. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Iden (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Iden
Is Iden 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 trade at school fairs around Iden?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What paperwork do you provide?
Organisers often ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Share your list and we will respond.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is it pay as you go?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We’ll agree what suits yours.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In December, Iden is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
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 help
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Your trader requirements
- A level pitch
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Iden
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
Tell us about ground conditions, especially after rain.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
Running an event in Iden
Iden is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We take a hog roast for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Iden. We bring hog roasts to 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Rye station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of All Saints, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Events anywhere in TN31 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your event is on Parkwood, Elmsmead and Grove Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Iden we cover include Houghton Green (1 mile south-east), Playden (1 mile south), Rye Foreign (1 mile south-west), East Guldeford (2 miles south-east) and Rye (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (12 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (2.1 miles south) and Ypres Tower (2.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Flatropers Wood.
- Schools near Iden include Rye College (1.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Why choose hog roast for events in Iden?
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Hosts in Iden book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Charity fundraisers
- Town and village days
- Car and steam shows
- Agricultural and country shows
PTAs at schools such as St Michael's Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- The full menu and the sides
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
More for events in Iden
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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