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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Plumpton, 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 Plumpton.
- Country shows
- Car shows and rallies
- School fairs and sports days
Slow-roasted pork in Plumpton
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Hog roast for events in Plumpton, slow-roasted on site
At a fun run or tournament, a hog roast feeds hungry competitors. For fundraising events and country shows, we can cook hog roast rolls, a vegan burger or sausage and apple sauce for your visitors.
Near Plumpton, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Plumpton (BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Community events around Plumpton
Plumpton is about 4 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cover events in Plumpton. Plumpton is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels? A hog roast draws people in. Within about 3 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the BN7 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Plumpton Lane and Ditchling Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover events in East Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Streat (1 mile north-west), Chiltington (2 miles north-east), Plumpton Green (2 miles north) and Cooksbridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south-east), Hailsham (14 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (3.7 miles west). The countryside around Plumpton includes Malling Down and Blackcap.
- Local pubs include The Half Moon Inn (under half a mile south)
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-September events in Plumpton lose the light at about 7:05pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
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.
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Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
For visitors who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Perfect for your event in Plumpton
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan options too.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Plumpton. Here are some of the most popular:
- Car and steam shows
- School events
- Community events
- Agricultural and country shows
If visitors are coming by train, Plumpton station, about 1.4 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
A hog roast compared with other options
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early. 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’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
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Common questions in Plumpton
What’s the nearest station to Plumpton?
The closest is Plumpton station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Is Plumpton close to London?
About 41 miles from central London.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you do charity events?
Tell us about the event and how you’d like to raise money, and we will suggest options.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We do. Send us the details.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Send us your trader requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Plumpton, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Remember stuffing typically contains gluten
We serve as the queue moves.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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