East Sussex · England
Hog Roast Hire in Ore
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast hire in Ore.
- Parties at home
- Community events
- Gatherings after a funeral
Slow-roasted pork in Ore
Hog roast hire in Ore, slow-roasted on site
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, which means it is carved hot, with crisp crackling. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. On the menu are halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb, and we are regularly asked to cater birthdays and anniversaries and wakes.
A place like Ore often has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can host a hog roast with permission. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Ore (TN35, TN34)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Ore until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- We start with a few details 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.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
What else we do in Ore
Who books hog roast hire in Ore?
For big gatherings in Ore, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Ore. Typical bookings include:
- Community events
- Work summer parties
- Weddings and receptions
- Club events and presentations
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Christ Church or Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
Hog roast hire around Ore
Ore is about 2 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cater events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ore and the surrounding area. Ore is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 32 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ore station, about 0.8 miles south-west. Thinking of a hog roast in Speckled Wood? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. Ore is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN35 and TN34, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Rye Road, Rock Lane and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For events just outside Ore, we cover Bachelor's Bump (1 mile north-east), Guestling (2 miles north-east), Fairlight (2 miles east), Friar's Hill (2 miles north-east) and Guestling Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include Hastings Academy (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Old King John pub (under half a mile north-east)
About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Your questions about a hog roast in Ore
Can you cater after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you roast near the sea around Ore?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you come to Ore?
Yes, Ore is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards