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Hog Roast Catering in Lewes, East Sussex
Planning a hog roast in Lewes? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
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Book a hog roast in Lewes
How our hog roast hire works in Lewes
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that is hog roast hire in Lewes. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and you can add sides and other meats. For christmas fairs and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb for your guests.
In Lewes, gardens come in all sizes, and most work with a side gate and some space. If not, a hall or club nearby is a good fallback. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Location
- Lewes (BN7, BN8, BN6, RH15)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Lewes
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Bringing a hog roast to Lewes
Lewes is about 7 miles north-east of Brighton, in East Sussex. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Lewes and the surrounding area. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
If you had Railway Land in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St John sub Castro, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Lewes is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cater events across BN7, BN8, BN6 and RH15 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Market Lane, Market Street and High Street or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Lewes sits on or near the A26 and A275, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include South Malling (1 mile north-east), Southover (1 mile south-east), Cliffe (1 mile east), Offham (1 mile north-west) and Hamsey (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south). Being one of East Sussex’s larger places, Lewes has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (less than half a mile south) and St John under the Castle Lewes (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include St Pancras Catholic Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Priory School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Elephant and Castle pub (within half a mile south-east)
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Places near Lewes
Other occasions in Lewes
For event organisers in Lewes
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Lewes until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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FAQs for Lewes
Which station is closest to Lewes?
Lewes station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John sub Castro: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you cover Lewes?
Yes, Lewes is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How we price a hog roast
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards