East Sussex · England
Hog Roast Hire in Barcombe Mills
Hog roast hire in Barcombe Mills: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas fairs
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Sports clubs and societies
Book a hog roast in Barcombe Mills
Hog roast hire in Barcombe Mills, slow-roasted on site
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. Whether it’s village fêtes and school fairs and christmas fairs, we can cook halloumi skewers, crackling and new potatoes and more.
In a rural place like Barcombe Mills, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Barcombe Mills (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Also near Barcombe Mills
What else we do in Barcombe Mills
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Barcombe Mills: venues, access and local tips
Barcombe Mills is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Barcombe Mills. Barcombe Mills is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Within reach of Barcombe Mills are historic houses such as Glyndebourne (3 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (3.5 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Barcombe Mills. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in BN8, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Barcombe (1 mile west), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north-west), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Norlington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.9 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (3.2 miles south). Within reach you will find Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Local schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Anglers Rest pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include St John under the Castle Lewes (2.9 miles south-west)
Is a hog roast right for your event?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who does not eat it. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
Who books hog roast hire in Barcombe Mills?
For big gatherings in Barcombe Mills, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
People around Barcombe Mills book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Milestone birthdays
- Clubhouse events
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 2 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Barcombe Mills questions
How far is Barcombe Mills from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Barcombe Mills?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is all of East Sussex covered?
We cover East Sussex and the rest of London and the South East. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cater in Barcombe Mills?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Barcombe Mills and the rest of East Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Site access
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Around midsummer it stays light in Barcombe Mills 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards