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Hog Roast Hire in John's Cross
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in John's Cross. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Community events
- Christmas parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
Hog roast hire in John's Cross
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Hog roast hire for your event in John's Cross
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, over several hours, outdoors under cover. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. Whether it’s christmas parties and community events, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers for your guests.
Somewhere like John's Cross, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- John's Cross (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
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
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Events we cater in John's Cross
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
However big or small the event in John's Cross, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Staff days and open days
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Parties at home
- Gatherings after a funeral
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Vinehall School, can book a hog roast stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
Places near John's Cross
Other occasions in John's Cross
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Evenings in John's Cross stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
John's Cross questions
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Is John's Cross close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cover John's Cross?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Do you travel across East Sussex?
East Sussex is part of our area, including John's Cross. Contact us for a price.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is crackling included?
Of course: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
A hog roast in John's Cross: local details
John's Cross is about 7 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We’re happy to travel to John's Cross for events. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 28 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 1.7 miles north-west. Churches such as The Parish Church of All Saints rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of John's Cross. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cover events in every part of the TN32 postcode area and the streets around it. From Vinehall Road and John's Cross Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside John's Cross, we also cover Mountfield (1 mile south-west), Robertsbridge (2 miles north-west), Northbridge Street (2 miles north), Salehurst (2 miles north) and Netherfield (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south).
A little further out are Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find John's Cross Public House (under half a mile west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with food vans, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards