East Sussex · England
Hog Roast Hire for Filching
We bring a hog roast across Filching and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Festive gatherings
- Parties at home
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Planning an event in Filching?
Hog roast hire for your event in Filching
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, over several hours, outdoors under cover. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads, and we are frequently booked for gatherings after a funeral and birthdays and anniversaries.
In a hamlet or village like Filching, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- Filching (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Hog roast hire around Filching
Filching is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cover Filching and its neighbours for events. We cater 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Filching to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Willingdon Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. After a service at The Parish Church of Saint Peter, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Filching. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. Filching is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN26, so your event can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Wannock (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile north-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile east), Willingdon (1 mile east) and Polegate (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (5 miles west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
A little further out are Burlough Castle (2.5 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Filching includes Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Willingdon Community School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Eight Bells Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
For event organisers in Filching
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Questions from Filching
How far is Filching from London?
About 50 miles from central London.
Can you roast near the sea around Filching?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you serve the crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We will explain what’s included in each when we quote.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose hog roast hire in Filching?
People remember a hog roast. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Staff days and open days
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Wakes
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Polegate station, about 1.5 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. In Filching, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- 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 pack away and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Filching
More for events in Filching
What affects the price in Filching
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away