East Sussex · England
Hog Roast Hire in Dukes Green
We bring a hog roast to Dukes Green and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Corporate events
- Weddings, day or evening
- Gatherings after a funeral
Hog roast hire for Dukes Green
Hog roast hire for your event in Dukes Green
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, which means it is carved hot, with crisp crackling. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. We serve new potatoes, salads and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for wakes and summer garden parties.
For a rural spot like Dukes Green, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Dukes Green (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why choose a hog roast in Dukes Green?
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which typically keeps the cost down. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Dukes Green
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Hog roast hire around Dukes Green
Dukes Green is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits events around Dukes Green, whatever the venue. Dukes Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Dukes Green to Brighton (13 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre. For a fundraiser at a school like Alfriston School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Dukes Green is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Dukes Green, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN26, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Dukes Green, we cover Lullington (1 mile north-east), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north), Milton Street (1 mile north-east) and Alciston (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.8 miles west) and Arlington Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Firle Beacon.
- Local pubs include Dean's Place Hotel (less than half a mile north)
Perfect for your event in Dukes Green
You don’t need much on your side: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. Everything else comes with us.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Dukes Green, such as:
- Summer garden parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Sports clubs and societies
- Milestone birthdays
Historic houses near Dukes Green include Alfriston Clergy House (0.5 miles north-east) and Charleston Farmhouse (3.4 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
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What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Dukes Green is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast in Dukes Green
How far is Dukes Green from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Dukes Green?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you come to Dukes Green?
Yes, Dukes Green is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
How does hog roast hire work?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you cook it or do we?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. We’ll explain what’s included in each when we quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away