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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Newhaven, East Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Newhaven.
- Fun runs and sports events
- Town and village days
- Car shows and rallies
Hog roast for events in Newhaven
Hog roast for events in Newhaven, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: people follow their noses, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. Whether it’s village fêtes and community events, we can cook halloumi skewers, a vegan burger or sausage and apple sauce and more.
School fairs, fêtes and summer events in Newhaven suit a hog roast: it is popular and quick to serve. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Newhaven (BN9)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast stands out at a traditional fête. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Newhaven
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
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What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Details of what the event requires
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Common questions in Newhaven
Which station is closest to Newhaven?
Newhaven has its own station: Newhaven Town station.
Can you do a hog roast in Castle Hill?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you come to our fête?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Send us the details.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We’ll work it out together.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Organisers often ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Let us know what you need.
Can you do a school fair?
We do. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan visitors can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
For event organisers in Newhaven
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Community events around Newhaven
Newhaven is about 8 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits events around Newhaven, whatever the venue. Newhaven is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Newhaven to Brighton (8 miles away).
An event in Castle Hill means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. PTAs at schools such as UTC@Harbourside frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 3 miles of Newhaven, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Wherever your event is in BN9, we can roast on site for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Station Road and Dacre Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find Newhaven on the A26 and A259, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. For events just outside Newhaven, we cover Denton (1 mile north-east), South Heighton (1 mile north), Piddinghoe (1 mile north-west), Tide Mills (1 mile south-east) and Norton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north) and Telscombe (3 miles west). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Newhaven has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Newhaven Museum (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Itford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harbour Primary and Nursery School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Hotel (under half a mile north)
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including when vehicles can move.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
Events we cater in Newhaven
It’s food people can carry round the event.
Whatever the occasion in Newhaven, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Town and village days
- Fundraising events
- Car shows and rallies
- Food and music festivals
A summer fête at Church of St Michael and All Angels is the classic setting for a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In December, Newhaven is dark by about 3:55pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BN9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Newhaven
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- Crockery choices
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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