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Hog Roast Catering in Cross in Hand, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast across Cross in Hand and East Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Festive gatherings
- Wakes
Planning an event in Cross in Hand?
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
Hog roast hire in Cross in Hand, carved to order
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Typical bookings include festive gatherings and staff days and open days, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls.
In a hamlet or village like Cross in Hand, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Area
- Cross in Hand (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Cross in Hand
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 follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Cross in Hand?
The closest is Buxted station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you come to Cross in Hand?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cross in Hand and East Sussex. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Cross in Hand. Late September evenings in Cross in Hand lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
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.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Cross in Hand, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Cross in Hand
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our prices page and the cost guide.
A hog roast in Cross in Hand: local details
Cross in Hand is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Hosts in Cross in Hand book us for events of all sizes. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. If you had Passingworth Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park. Cross in Hand is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN21, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Fir Grove Road, Windmill Place and Dads Hill or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Cross in Hand we cover include Roser's Cross (1 mile south-west), Waldron (1 mile south-west), Heathfield (2 miles east), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-east) and Lions Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (2.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Selwyns Wood.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
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Perfect for your event in Cross in Hand
There is very little for you to organise: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. Everything else comes with us.
Here’s what people in Cross in Hand most often book a hog roast for:
- Christmas parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Work summer parties
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Bartholomew, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards