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Hog Roast Catering in Cousley Wood, East Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Cousley Wood and across East Sussex.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Festive gatherings
- Weddings and receptions
Slow-roasted pork in Cousley Wood
Hog roast hire in Cousley Wood, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Cousley Wood: a single slow roast, carved to order. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. We are frequently asked to cater corporate events and wakes, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
In a small place like Cousley Wood, 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. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Location
- Cousley Wood (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Cousley Wood, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Cousley Wood hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Who books hog roast hire in Cousley Wood?
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
In Cousley Wood and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Community events
- Sports clubs and societies
- Parties at home
For guests coming by train, Wadhurst station, about 2.1 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
Cousley Wood: venues, access and local tips
Cousley Wood is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Events in Cousley Wood are part of our patch. We cater 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Churches such as Rehoboth Chapel rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does. For a fundraiser at a school like Uplands Community College, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Cousley Wood is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cover events in every part of the TN5 postcode area. For events just outside Cousley Wood, we cover Newbury's (1 mile north-west), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (2 miles south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hailsham (15 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), Uckfield (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south) and Hellingly (14 miles south).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Vine Public House (under half a mile south-west)
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Remember that stuffing typically 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.
Cousley Wood questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at Rehoboth Chapel?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What is hog roast hire?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Do you travel across East Sussex?
We cater across East Sussex, including Cousley Wood. Ask for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away