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Hog Roast Catering in Ratton Village, East Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Ratton Village and across East Sussex.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Hog roast hire in Ratton Village
How our hog roast hire works in Ratton Village
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Ratton Village: a single slow roast, carved to order. Everything comes with us, and our staff serve and clear. Whether it is festive gatherings and gatherings after a funeral, we can cook rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and coleslaw for your guests.
Around Ratton Village, bookings are often at homes, village halls and playing fields. If the lane is narrow, tell us so we can plan our vehicle. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Location
- Ratton Village (BN20, BN21, BN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Occasions we serve in Ratton Village
For big gatherings in Ratton Village, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
However big or small the event in Ratton Village, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Corporate events
- Weddings and receptions
- Community events
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late September evenings in Ratton Village lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- 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
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Ratton Village hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Ratton Village
Also in Ratton Village
Planning a hog roast in Ratton Village
Ratton Village is about 2 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Ratton Village for events and the places nearby. Ratton Village is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Historic houses near Ratton Village include Alfriston Clergy House (4.3 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. PTAs at schools such as Ocklynge Junior School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Ratton Village is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ratton Village, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We bring hog roasts to events all over BN20, BN21 and BN22. From Park Lane, Butts Lane and Ruskin Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Ratton Village include the A2270, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Ratton Village, we also cover Hampden Park (1 mile east), Old Town (1 mile south), Eastbourne (2 miles east), Upperton (2 miles south-east) and Jevington (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (6 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ratton Village include Combe Hill.
- Schools near Ratton Village include Ratton School (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north)
Ratton Village: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Gildrege Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you travel across East Sussex?
We cater across East Sussex. Ask for a quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away