East Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Events for Shortgate
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your event in Shortgate.
- PTA summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Small festivals
Planning an event in Shortgate?
Shortgate: your questions answered
How far is Shortgate from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Shortgate?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What about visitors who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you cater in Shortgate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shortgate and East Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
Hog roast for events in Shortgate, slow-roasted on site
How the food is paid for depends on the event: a catered package paid by the organiser, or a stall selling to visitors. Tell us how you’d like it to work. Whether it is tournaments and sports days and small festivals, we can cook hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers for your visitors.
A fête near Shortgate might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Location
- Shortgate (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Shortgate. Summer events in Shortgate have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Shortgate
It suits all ages.
In Shortgate and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Food and music festivals
- Summer fêtes
- Car and steam shows
- Fundraising events
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Uckfield station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Fairs, fêtes and events in Shortgate
Shortgate is about 4 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Shortgate, from gardens to fields. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shortgate to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
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.
Events anywhere in BN8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. For events just outside Shortgate, we cover Halland (1 mile north-east), East Hoathly (2 miles east), Whitesmith (2 miles east), Chiddingly (3 miles east) and Framfield (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Uckfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing usually contains gluten
- Balance the food line-up
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Show allergens at the stall
Tell us about ground conditions, especially after rain.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- A firm way on and off the field
- A level pitch with firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Shortgate
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
About the food
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
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How we price a hog roast for your event
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards