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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in South Chailey, East Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in South Chailey and across East Sussex.
- Country shows
- Small festivals
- Summer fêtes
A hog roast near South Chailey
Hog roast for events in South Chailey, 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. Typical bookings include horse and dog shows and fundraising events, serving hog roast rolls, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage.
A fête near South Chailey might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- South Chailey (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- Travel to South Chailey
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in South Chailey
It suits long days, carving as people arrive.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in South Chailey. Typical bookings include:
- Community days and street fairs
- Summer fêtes
- Small festivals
- Horse and dog shows
A school like Chailey School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your visitors will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-May events in South Chailey have light until about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Running an event in South Chailey
South Chailey is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cover South Chailey and its neighbours for events. We bring hog roasts to 289 places across East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from South Chailey to Brighton (9 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Plumpton station, about 1.7 miles south-west. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Mill Brooks, Whitegates Close and Brickyard Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in South Street (1 mile north), Chiltington (1 mile south), Chailey (2 miles north-east), East Chiltington (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (6 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Lewes Castle (4.8 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south). Within reach you will find Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Local pubs include Swan Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Common questions in South Chailey
Is South Chailey too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is South Chailey close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can visitors buy their own food?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We’ll work it out together.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Also near South Chailey
What else we do in South Chailey
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast feels more special at a traditional fête. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Remember stuffing generally contains gluten
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Balance the food line-up
We get to the pitch early, timed for the gates opening.
Add coleslaw.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards