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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Lewes, East Sussex
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your event in Lewes.
- Village fêtes
- Small festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
Book a hog roast in Lewes
Community events around Lewes
Lewes is about 7 miles north-east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in Lewes, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Lewes is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Lewes Old Grammar School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St John sub Castro, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about a mile of Lewes, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN7, BN8, BN6 and RH15. Local streets include Market Lane, Market Street and High Street; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You will find Lewes on the A26 and A275, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater events in South Malling (1 mile north-east), Southover (1 mile south-east), Cliffe (1 mile east), Offham (1 mile north-west) and Hamsey (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south). Lewes is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex, with plenty of venues for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (less than half a mile south) and St John under the Castle Lewes (within half a mile north). Open spaces near Lewes include Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include St Pancras Catholic Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Priory School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Elephant and Castle pub (under half a mile south-east)
Hog roast for events in Lewes, carved to order
For organisers, one reliable hot-food trader makes life easier. We are self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. We serve hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for school events and charity days.
In Lewes, fêtes and school fairs are perfect for a hog roast: it’s popular and quick to serve. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Location
- Lewes (BN7, BN8, BN6, RH15)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Lewes
We bring everything, so you only need to provide the pitch.
In Lewes and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Car and steam shows
- Food and music festivals
- Fun runs and sports events
- Village fêtes
An event in Railway Land means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal is not offered
- Show allergens at the stall
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
Tell us about ground conditions, particularly in wet weather.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-September events in Lewes lose the light at about 7:05pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Other occasions in Lewes
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- A level pitch with firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
FAQs for Lewes
What’s the nearest station to Lewes?
Lewes station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We will agree what suits yours.
Do you do charity events?
Let us know your plans, and we’ll suggest a way to make it work.
Do you need power on site?
Mainly a pitch and access. We bring the rest.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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