East Sussex · England
Hog Roast Catering in Chapel Row, East Sussex
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Chapel Row. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Work summer parties
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Hog roast hire for Chapel Row
Hog roast hire in Chapel Row, carved to order
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We cook at your venue in Chapel Row, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Whether it is milestone birthdays and village fêtes and school fairs, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and crackling.
In a small place like Chapel Row, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Area
- Chapel Row (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so all you need is the space.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Places near Chapel Row
Other occasions in Chapel Row
A hog roast in Chapel Row: local details
Chapel Row is about 3 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Chapel Row for events and the places nearby. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chapel Row to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (3.4 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. Coming by train? Pevensey Bay station is about 4.8 miles away.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN27. Close by, we cover events in Flowers Green (1 mile south), Herstmonceux (1 mile north-west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Amberstone Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (1.2 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Brewers' Arms Inn (within half a mile north)
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Evenings in Chapel Row stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which typically keeps the cost down. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Chapel Row
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast in Chapel Row
Can you cater after a service at Herstmonceux Free Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Chapel Row close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you cover Chapel Row?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Chapel Row and the rest of East Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Why choose hog roast hire in Chapel Row?
You don’t need much on your side: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
People around Chapel Row book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Community events
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Staff days and open days
- Gatherings after a funeral
Churches such as Herstmonceux Free Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards