East Sussex · England
Hog Roast Hire for Polegate
Hog roast hire in Polegate: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Weddings and receptions
Book a hog roast in Polegate
Hog roast hire in Polegate, carved to order
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, which means it is carved hot, with crisp crackling. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. For big birthdays and anniversaries and gatherings after a funeral, we can cook crackling, coleslaw and spit-roast lamb for your guests.
There may be a hall or playing field near Polegate if the garden is small; any can host a hog roast with permission. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Where
- Polegate (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Site access
- Time on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Common questions in Polegate
We are gathering after a service at St John's Church of England Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Polegate?
Polegate has its own station: Polegate station.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you work around our timings?
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.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Towns and villages near Polegate
Other occasions in Polegate
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a cold buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Late September evenings in Polegate lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Planning a hog roast in Polegate
Polegate is about 3 miles south of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater events of every size in Polegate. Polegate is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Polegate station serves Polegate directly. PTAs at schools such as Polegate Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Polegate. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. Polegate is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
For events in BN26, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, High Street and Church Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Polegate include the A27 and A2270, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Polegate we cover include Wannock (1 mile south-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile south), Willingdon (1 mile south), Filching (2 miles south-west) and Folkington (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Burlough Castle (3.4 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south). Within reach you will find Combe Hill.
- Schools near Polegate include Willingdon Community School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Horse & Groom pub (within half a mile south-west)
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Parking near the spot
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Polegate
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away