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Hog Roast Catering in High Cross, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast across High Cross and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Corporate events
Planning an event in High Cross?
Why choose hog roast hire in High Cross?
You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling, carved fresh for every roll.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in High Cross. Here are some of the most popular:
- Club events and presentations
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
After a service at The Parish Church of St Denys, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
Hog roast hire in High Cross, carved to order
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. Whether it is clubhouse events and festive gatherings, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, crackling and halloumi skewers for your guests.
Somewhere like High Cross, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- High Cross (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast in High Cross: local details
High Cross is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cater events of every size in High Cross. High Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Crowborough station, about 1.8 miles west, is the nearest station. For a fundraiser at a school like Rotherfield Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of High Cross, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in TN6, we can bring the roaster to you. High Cross is on the B2101, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Argos Hill (1 mile east), Rotherfield (1 mile north-west), Town Row (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile south) and Wellbrook (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and South Malling (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby, you’ll find The King's Arms Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in High Cross
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Also near High Cross
What else we do in High Cross
Questions from High Cross
Is High Cross too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Is all of East Sussex covered?
All of East Sussex is in our area. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Is our garden big enough?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
Is crackling included?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late September evenings in High Cross lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
What affects the price in High Cross
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Send us the date, the address or TN6 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away