East Sussex · England
Hog Roast Hire for Lunsford's Cross
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Lunsford's Cross.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings and receptions
- Festive gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Lunsford's Cross
How we price a hog roast
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
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. Fill in our quote form.
How our hog roast hire works in Lunsford's Cross
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. For club events and presentations and work summer parties, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
For a rural spot like Lunsford's Cross, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Lunsford's Cross (TN39)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Lunsford's Cross questions
Is Lunsford's Cross too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Highwoods?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you cater in Lunsford's Cross?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
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.
Bringing a hog roast to Lunsford's Cross
Lunsford's Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Lunsford's Cross and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Lunsford's Cross to Brighton (25 miles away).
Parks such as Highwoods generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Ninfield Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the TN39 postcode area. Lunsford's Cross sits on or near the A269, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. We also bring hog roasts to events in Watermill (1 mile east), Russell's Green (1 mile west), Hooe Common (1 mile west), Ninfield (1 mile north-west) and Sidley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles east), Hailsham (8 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles east), Polegate (9 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Lunsford's Cross include Bexhill High Academy (1.3 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Lunsford's Cross
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Lunsford's Cross. Typical bookings include:
- Work summer parties
- Parties at home
- Christmas parties
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
For guests coming by train, Collington station is about 2.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which typically keeps the cost down. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Evenings in Lunsford'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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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