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Hog Roast Hire for Coleman's Hatch
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Coleman's Hatch and the surrounding area.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Christmas fairs
Planning an event in Coleman's Hatch?
About our hog roast hire in Coleman's Hatch
People book a hog roast in Coleman's Hatch for everything from birthdays to fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. For sports clubs and societies and christmas parties, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, crackling and new potatoes.
In a hamlet or village like Coleman's Hatch, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Where
- Coleman's Hatch (TN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
For event organisers in Coleman's Hatch
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Towns and villages near Coleman's Hatch
Also in Coleman's Hatch
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Put the menu on the invitation
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
We will be with you for a good part of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Evenings in Coleman's Hatch stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Coleman's Hatch?
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. For bigger events, catering is normally the easier choice. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
A hog roast in Coleman's Hatch: local details
Coleman's Hatch is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Coleman's Hatch. Coleman's Hatch is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Coleman's Hatch to Brighton (20 miles away).
Churches such as Holy Trinity Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does. Historic houses near Coleman's Hatch include Bassetts Manor (2.6 miles north-east) and Hammerwood Park (3.1 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. Coleman's Hatch is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Wherever your event is in TN7, we can bring the roaster to you. From Shepherds Hill and Parrock Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Upper Hartfield (1 mile north-east), Forest Row (1 mile west), Wych Cross (2 miles south-west), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south-west) and Duddleswell (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hatch Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Your questions about a hog roast in Coleman's Hatch
Is Coleman's Hatch close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at Holy Trinity Church: can you cater?
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.
Do you cover the whole of East Sussex?
East Sussex is part of our area, including Coleman's Hatch. Ask for a quote.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards