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Hog Roast Catering in Five Ash Down, East Sussex
Planning a hog roast in Five Ash Down? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Christmas parties
- Clubhouse events
- Weddings and receptions
Hog roast hire for Five Ash Down
Hog roast hire in Five Ash Down, slow-roasted on site
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that’s what you get when you book a hog roast in Five Ash Down. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes and birthdays and anniversaries.
In a hamlet or village like Five Ash Down, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Five Ash Down (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
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What affects the price in Five Ash Down
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
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.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Bringing a hog roast to Five Ash Down
Five Ash Down is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Five Ash Down suit a hog roast. Five Ash Down is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Buxted CofE Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Five Ash Down Independent Chapel, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Five Ash Down, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cater events across the TN22 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Ashengate Way, Flaxen Fields and Olives Pit Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For events just outside Five Ash Down, we cover High Hurstwood (1 mile north-east), Fairwarp (1 mile north), Sweethaws (3 miles north-east), Crowborough (4 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (5 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Newhaven (14 miles south), Peacehaven (15 miles south) and Telscombe (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Five Ash Down includes Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (1.8 miles south)
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Five Ash Down, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Common questions in Five Ash Down
Which station is closest to Five Ash Down?
Buxted station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at Five Ash Down Independent Chapel?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
How does hog roast hire work?
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.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards