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Hog Roast Catering in Ringmer, East Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Ringmer and across East Sussex.
- Milestone birthdays
- Weddings, day or evening
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Book a hog roast in Ringmer
Common questions in Ringmer
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin?
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 Ringmer?
The closest is Glynde station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do we need a big space?
Often, yes, if there is a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a photo.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
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.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you cover the whole of East Sussex?
We cater across East Sussex, including Ringmer. Ask for a quote.
About our hog roast hire in Ringmer
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We cook at your venue in Ringmer, low and slow, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We’re often asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and clubhouse events, with hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw.
For a place the size of Ringmer, your own garden is frequently the best venue: plenty of room, no hire fees and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how we reach the garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Ringmer (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Around midsummer it stays light in Ringmer until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- 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.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Perfect for your event in Ringmer
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
Here’s what people in Ringmer most often book a hog roast for:
- Milestone birthdays
- Work summer parties
- Parties at home
- Christmas parties
PTAs at schools such as Ringmer Primary and Nursery School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What affects the price in Ringmer
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Also near Ringmer
What else we do in Ringmer
Ringmer: venues, access and local tips
Ringmer is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast in Ringmer? We cover the whole area. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Glynde station, roughly 2.4 miles south of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Ringmer, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Ashcroft Close, Springett Avenue and Danforth Way or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Ringmer we cover include Ashton Green (1 mile east), Glyndebourne (1 mile south), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (2 miles south-west) and South Malling (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south-west) and South Malling Without (1.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Local schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (0.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Anchor pub (under half a mile north)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Ringmer hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away