East Sussex · England
Hog Roast Catering in Birling Gap, East Sussex
Planning a hog roast in Birling Gap? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Community events
- Milestone birthdays
- Staff days and open days
Hog roast hire in Birling Gap
How our hog roast hire works in Birling Gap
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Birling Gap: a single slow roast, carved to order. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and our staff serve and clear. Whether it is weddings, day or evening and wakes and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Somewhere like Birling Gap, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Birling Gap (BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your event in Birling Gap. In Birling Gap, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- 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.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Birling Gap
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
For event organisers in Birling Gap
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Birling Gap: venues, access and local tips
Birling Gap is about 5 miles south-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Birling Gap suit a hog roast. Birling Gap is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Birling Gap to Brighton (16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Eastbourne station is about 3.9 miles away. Historic houses near Birling Gap include Alfriston Clergy House (4.7 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Birling Gap. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. The coast is within about 5 miles of Birling Gap, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN20, so your event can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in East Dean (1 mile north), Friston (1 mile north), Meads (3 miles east), Holywell (3 miles east) and Old Town (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (5 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles north-east), Seaford (5 miles north-west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (9 miles north) and Newhaven (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Combe Hill.
Also in Birling Gap
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
Perfect for your event in Birling Gap
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
Whatever the occasion in Birling Gap, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Weddings and receptions
- Work summer parties
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Clubhouse events
If you are gathering after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards