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Hog Roast for Events in Selmeston
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Selmeston.
- Horse and dog shows
- PTA summer fairs
- Church and village fêtes
Slow-roasted pork in Selmeston
Hog roast for events in Selmeston, carved to order
Agricultural shows and country events near Selmeston are a natural home for a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. We’re often asked to cater agricultural and country shows and vintage rallies, serving rotisserie chicken, a vegan burger or sausage and halloumi skewers.
Rural events near Selmeston can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Selmeston (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Selmeston
We bring everything, so you only need to provide the pitch.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Selmeston, including:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes
- Club events
- Town and village days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas makes a good food line-up. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Selmeston
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Questions from Selmeston
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Selmeston?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Let us know your plans, and we’ll suggest options.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We will work it out together.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In late May, sunset in Selmeston is about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- 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 down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
More for events in Selmeston
Fairs, fêtes and events in Selmeston
Selmeston is about 5 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. Events in Selmeston are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Selmeston is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1 mile east, is the nearest station. Within about 3 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Events anywhere in BN26 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street and Lewes Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Alciston (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile east), Ripe (2 miles north), Winton (2 miles south) and Wickstreet (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Drusillas Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Firle Beacon.
- Local pubs include The Barley Mow pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
How we price a hog roast for your event
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Selmeston
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away