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Hog Roast Hire for East Hoathly
We bring a hog roast to East Hoathly and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Staff days and open days
- Weddings, day or evening
Hog roast hire in East Hoathly
How our hog roast hire works in East Hoathly
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. Popular choices include coleslaw, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for christmas fairs and wakes and memorial gatherings.
In a hamlet or village like East Hoathly, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- East Hoathly (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The process
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in East Hoathly, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and 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.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
A hog roast in East Hoathly: local details
East Hoathly is about 4 miles south-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We take a hog roast to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in East Hoathly and the surrounding area. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (4.6 miles south-east) and Michelham Priory (4.8 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. PTAs at schools such as East Hoathly CofE Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. East Hoathly is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8. Whether your event is on High Street, London Road and Rectory Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For events just outside East Hoathly, we cover Halland (1 mile west), Whitesmith (1 mile south), Chiddingly (2 miles south-east), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (9 miles north).
A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (3.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include Foresters Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
Places near East Hoathly
What else we do in East Hoathly
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
Why choose hog roast hire in East Hoathly?
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
In East Hoathly and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Staff days and open days
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Clubhouse events
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Uckfield station, roughly 4.2 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- If the price includes VAT
FAQs for East Hoathly
What’s the nearest station to East Hoathly?
Uckfield station, about 4.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like East Hoathly?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
Either: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Catering is the most popular choice.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
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.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level, open spot away from the house and trees, as long as we can get the equipment in. A picture helps us check.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards