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Hog Roast Catering in Golden Cross, East Sussex
Looking for a hog roast in Golden Cross? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Staff days and open days
- Parties at home
Book a hog roast in Golden Cross
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Hog roast hire in Golden Cross, carved to order
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. For corporate events and big birthdays and anniversaries, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
Somewhere like Golden Cross, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- Golden Cross (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Golden Cross
Other occasions in Golden Cross
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Parking near the spot
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
Planning a hog roast in Golden Cross
Golden Cross is about 3 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Hosts in Golden Cross book us for events of all sizes. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Pevensey & Westham station, about 4.2 miles south, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Golden Cross are Horselunges Manor (3.1 miles west) and Michelham Priory (4.6 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Events anywhere in BN27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Butler's Lane and Lower Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Golden Cross we cover include Flowers Green (1 mile north-east), Chapel Row (1 mile north-east), Herstmonceux (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (1 mile north-east) and Stunts Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (3.9 miles south) and Amberstone Hospital (1.9 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include Woolpack Inn (0.9 miles north)
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Light matters for a long roast: in Golden Cross, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- First, you send us your date, address, 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.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Who books hog roast hire in Golden Cross?
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
Whatever the occasion in Golden Cross, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings, day or evening
- Parties at home
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Herstmonceux Free Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BN27 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Golden Cross questions
How far is Golden Cross from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Herstmonceux Free Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Do you serve the crackling?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
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 comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Golden Cross
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away