East Sussex · England
Hog Roast Hire in Hamsey
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Hamsey and the surrounding area.
- Parties at home
- Christmas fairs
- Wakes
A hog roast near Hamsey
What affects the price in Hamsey
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Hamsey
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Hog roast hire in Hamsey, slow-roasted on site
Booking a hog roast means you do not have to cook. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, ready to carve when you are. For christmas fairs and milestone birthdays, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, rotisserie chicken and salads.
In a hamlet or village like Hamsey, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Hamsey (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Planning an evening hog roast in Hamsey? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
We will agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which usually keeps the cost down. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Hamsey
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
What else we do in Hamsey
Hog roast hire around Hamsey
Hamsey is about 1 mile north of Lewes, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Hamsey suit a hog roast. We cater 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Hamsey Community Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. If you had Railway Land in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Hamsey. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8. If your venue is just outside Hamsey, we also cover Offham (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile south), Lewes (1 mile south), Cliffe (2 miles south) and Southover (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles east) and Lewes Castle (1.6 miles south). Within reach you will find Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Schools near Hamsey include Priory School (2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Blacksmiths Arms (0.8 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St John under the Castle Lewes (1.3 miles south)
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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.
Hamsey: your questions answered
Is Hamsey close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What comes with the hog roast?
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.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Either: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Most people choose catering.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Why choose hog roast hire in Hamsey?
There is very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. We bring the rest.
Whatever the occasion in Hamsey, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Staff days and open days
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christmas fairs
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards