East Sussex · England
Hog Roast Hire for Brightling
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Brightling and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Christmas fairs
Hog roast hire for Brightling
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Hog roast hire in Brightling, carved to order
In Brightling, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. The idea is always the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. Whether it’s work summer parties and birthdays and anniversaries, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, coleslaw and new potatoes.
In a hamlet or village like Brightling, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Brightling (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Bringing a hog roast to Brightling
Brightling is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cover events in Brightling, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Robertsbridge station is about 3.3 miles away. After a service at The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Brightling. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Events anywhere in TN32 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street and Rectory Hill or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Hollingrove (1 mile east), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Oxley's Green (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (3 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.9 miles north).
What affects the price in Brightling
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Travel to Brightling
- Access to the cooking area
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Brightling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Why choose hog roast hire in Brightling?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Parties at home
- Corporate events
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (1.9 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. By late September, sunset in Brightling is around 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
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
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
FAQs for Brightling
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Brightling?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How does hog roast hire work?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A photo helps us check.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Nearby places to Brightling
Other occasions in Brightling
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Slow roasting needs attention, and that is what we’re there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
- 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