East Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Events in Upper Dicker
We bring a hog roast for your event across Upper Dicker and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Summer fêtes
- Community events
- Country shows
A hog roast near Upper Dicker
About our hog roast for events in Upper Dicker
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Upper Dicker. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, keeping the queue moving. For food and music festivals and charity fundraisers, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage and more.
For a village fête or field event near Upper Dicker, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Upper Dicker (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For event organisers in Upper Dicker
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Running an event in Upper Dicker
Upper Dicker is about 2 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Upper Dicker suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Holy Trinity, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. 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.
Wherever your event is in BN27, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Camberlot Road, Old Forge Close and Coldharbour Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover events in Lower Dicker (1 mile north-east), Tile Hurst (1 mile east), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles north-east), Nash Street (2 miles north) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Crowborough (13 miles north) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Upper Dicker includes Firle Beacon.
- Local schools include Park Mead Primary School (under half a mile south) and Hailsham Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Places near Upper Dicker
What else we do in Upper Dicker
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Details of what the event requires
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
If the ground is soft, we will need a firm route on and off, particularly in wet weather.
Add coleslaw.
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In December, Upper Dicker is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Upper Dicker
It copes with an all-day event, serving through the agreed hours.
People around Upper Dicker book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
- Car shows and rallies
- Community events
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Bede's Prep School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Why choose a hog roast in Upper Dicker?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Upper Dicker hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Upper Dicker
What’s the nearest station to Upper Dicker?
Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Upper Dicker close to London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Tell us about the event and how you’d like to raise money, and we’ll suggest options.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you need power on site?
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. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards