East Sussex · England
Hog Roast Catering in Alciston, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast across Alciston and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Clubhouse events
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Slow-roasted pork in Alciston
Hog roast hire in Alciston, carved to order
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Alciston: a single slow roast, carved to order. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. We serve coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater festive gatherings and milestone birthdays.
For a rural spot like Alciston, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Alciston (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Alciston questions
Is Alciston too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater in Alciston?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Alciston
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
We will be with you for a good part of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
Occasions we serve in Alciston
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
People around Alciston book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Christmas parties
- Clubhouse events
- Parties at home
- Milestone birthdays
Within reach of Alciston are historic houses such as Charleston Farmhouse (1.3 miles north-west) and Alfriston Clergy House (2 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
A hog roast in Alciston: local details
Alciston is about 4 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. We take a hog roast to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Alciston. Alciston is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Alciston to Brighton (12 miles away).
Coming by train? Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as The Parish Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Alciston is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. The coast is within about 5 miles of Alciston, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
We cater events across BN26 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Selmeston (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile north-east), Winton (1 mile south-east), Alfriston (2 miles south-east) and Milton Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Crowborough (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Arlington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
- Local pubs include Rose Cottage Inn (less than half a mile west)
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Alciston until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards