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Hog Roast Hire in Magham Down
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Magham Down and across East Sussex.
- Community events
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Hog roast hire for Magham Down
Should I cook it myself?
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Hog roast hire in Magham Down, carved to order
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: we roast, our chef carves and our staff serve. For confident cooks, the machine can be hired on its own. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, salads and coleslaw, and we are often booked for christmas fairs and clubhouse events.
Somewhere like Magham Down, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Where
- Magham Down (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Magham Down
We are gathering after a service at Emmanuel: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Magham Down close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How does hog roast hire work?
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?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Perfect for your event in Magham Down
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Magham Down and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings and receptions
- Festive gatherings
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Gatherings after a funeral
For a fundraiser at a school like Hailsham Community College, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who doesn’t eat it. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
A hog roast in Magham Down: local details
Magham Down is about 2 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Magham Down and the surrounding area are covered for events. Magham Down is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Magham Down to Brighton (18 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Magham Down are Horselunges Manor (1.7 miles west) and Michelham Priory (3.5 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. If guests are travelling by rail, Polegate station, about 4.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Magham Down, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Events anywhere in BN27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your event is on Old Road and Nodes Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Hellingly (1 mile west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile west), Hailsham (2 miles south-west), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles west) and Tile Hurst (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Amberstone Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.4 miles east).
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BN27 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
How it 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. Light matters for a long roast: around Magham Down, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards