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Hog Roast Catering in Marden's Hill, East Sussex
Hog roast hire in Marden's Hill: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Christmas parties
A hog roast near Marden's Hill
About our hog roast hire in Marden's Hill
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. We’re frequently asked to cater community events and sports clubs and societies, serving new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Marden's Hill, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Marden's Hill (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Marden's Hill is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your event?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who does not eat it. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Questions from Marden's Hill
Is Marden's Hill close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
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 happens when we hire a hog roast?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Both are available: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Most people choose catering.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you serve the crackling?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
Occasions we serve in Marden's Hill
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Marden's Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Clubhouse events
- Garden parties and barbecues
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St John's Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Bringing a hog roast to Marden's Hill
Marden's Hill is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits events around Marden's Hill, whatever the venue. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Marden's Hill to Brighton (20 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Crowborough station, about 2.7 miles south-east. For a fundraiser at a school like St John's Church of England Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Marden's Hill. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Events anywhere in TN6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Your event could be at a house on Friars Vale, St John's Road and Marden's Hill or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For events just outside Marden's Hill, we cover Friar's Gate (1 mile north-west), Chuck Hatch (2 miles west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Boarshead (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (3.7 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Schools near Marden's Hill include Beacon Academy (1.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Half Moon Inn (0.7 miles north)
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
How we price a hog roast
The biggest factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Numbers
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away