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Hog Roast Hire for Friar's Gate
Hog roast hire in Friar's Gate: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
- Birthdays and anniversaries
A hog roast near Friar's Gate
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Friar's Gate hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How our hog roast hire works in Friar's Gate
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that is hog roast hire in Friar's Gate. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and you can add sides and other meats. For weddings and receptions and christmas fairs, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, salads and rotisserie chicken and more.
Somewhere like Friar's Gate, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Friar's Gate (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Occasions we serve in Friar's Gate
There is very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Friar's Gate, including:
- Work summer parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christmas parties
PTAs at schools such as St John's Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
FAQs for Friar's Gate
What’s the nearest station to Friar's Gate?
The closest is Eridge station, roughly 3 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
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.
Do we need a big space?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Towns and villages near Friar's Gate
What else we do in Friar's Gate
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
Planning a hog roast in Friar's Gate
Friar's Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cover events in Friar's Gate, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Churches such as St John's Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does. Within reach of Friar's Gate are historic houses such as Bassetts Manor (3.6 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (3.8 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. Friar's Gate is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Wherever your event is in TN6, we can bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Marden's Hill (1 mile south-east), Chuck Hatch (1 mile west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Mott's Mill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles north) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include Beacon Academy (2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Half Moon Inn (within half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Planning an evening hog roast in Friar's Gate? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Friar's Gate, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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