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Hog Roast Hire in Cooksbridge
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in Cooksbridge.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Staff days and open days
Book a hog roast in Cooksbridge
A hog roast in Cooksbridge: local details
Cooksbridge is about 2 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Cooksbridge and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cater 289 places across East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Cooksbridge to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Hamsey Community Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Cooksbridge is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
For events in BN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Station Mews, Chatfield Close and Chandler's Mead; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in Chiltington (1 mile north-west), Barcombe (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-east), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-east) and Upper Wellingham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
A little further out are St John under the Castle Lewes (1.9 miles south) and Lewes Castle (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Cooksbridge includes Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Local pubs include The Rainbow Inn (0.5 miles north)
About our hog roast hire in Cooksbridge
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Cooksbridge, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, salads and spit-roast lamb, and we are frequently booked for weddings, day or evening and wakes and memorial gatherings.
In a hamlet or village like Cooksbridge, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Cooksbridge (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Nearby places to Cooksbridge
Also in Cooksbridge
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Light matters for a long roast: in Cooksbridge, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send 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.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Cooksbridge
Which station is closest to Cooksbridge?
Cooksbridge station, in Cooksbridge itself.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you travel across East Sussex?
East Sussex is part of our area, including Cooksbridge. Get in touch for a price.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s included in each when we quote.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
Occasions we serve in Cooksbridge
You don’t need much on your side: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Cooksbridge. Typical bookings include:
- Club events and presentations
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Weddings and receptions
For guests coming by train, Cooksbridge station is in Cooksbridge itself.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
How we price a hog roast
Things that change the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Travel to Cooksbridge
- The number of people
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards