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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Old Town, East Sussex
Hog roast for events in Old Town: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- School events
- Fun runs and sports events
- Charity fundraisers
A hog roast near Old Town
Hog roast for events near Old Town
At a fun run or tournament, a hog roast feeds hungry competitors, served as people finish. We are often asked to cater fun runs and sports events and PTA summer fairs, with a vegan burger or sausage, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
Around Old Town, a fête or summer fair suits a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Old Town (BN21, BN20, BN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In late May, sunset in Old Town is about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Old Town, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Old Town events: pitches and permissions
Old Town is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Old Town suit a hog roast. Old Town is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Old Town to Brighton (18 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Eastbourne station, about 0.7 miles east. Within about 6 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 2 miles of Old Town, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of the BN21, BN20 and BN22 postcode area. Whether your event is on Love Lane, Mill Road and Greys Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Old Town, we also cover Upperton (1 mile east), Meads (1 mile south), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (1 mile north) and Pevensey Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include WMG Academy for Young Engineers (less than half a mile south) and Motcombe Infants' School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Lamb Inn (less than half a mile east)
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Show allergens at the stall
Tell us about ground conditions, especially after rain.
Chicken widens the choice.
Common questions in Old Town
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you come to a school fair in Old Town?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is electricity needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. A supply is useful for lights.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Who books hog roast for events in Old Town?
It is food people can carry round the event.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Old Town. Typical bookings include:
- Car shows and rallies
- Country shows
- Tournaments and sports days
- School fairs and sports days
Events in parks such as Gildrege Park need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early, so we can plan. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Old Town
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Old Town
More for events in Old Town
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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