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Hog Roast Hire for Hankham
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Hankham.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Weddings and receptions
- Staff days and open days
Hog roast hire in Hankham
About our hog roast hire in Hankham
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings, day or evening and staff days and open days, with coleslaw, salads and hog roast rolls.
Somewhere as small as Hankham, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Hankham (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
Hog roast hire around Hankham
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Hankham and the surrounding area are covered for events. Hankham is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Hankham to Brighton (19 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Luke's Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. For guests coming by train, Pevensey & Westham station is about 1.4 miles away. Hankham is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hankham, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Wherever your event is in BN24, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Hankham includes Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Causeway School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
Questions from Hankham
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Hankham?
Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do we need a big space?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In Hankham, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm 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.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Hankham
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Who books hog roast hire in Hankham?
A roll needs no knife and fork, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
In Hankham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Community events
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Parties at home
Historic houses near Hankham include Michelham Priory (4.4 miles north-west) and Horselunges Manor (4.7 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
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What else we do in Hankham
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away