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Hog Roast Hire in Rusher's Cross
Hog roast hire in Rusher's Cross: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Festive gatherings
A hog roast near Rusher's Cross
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Hog roast hire in Rusher's Cross, carved to order
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and alternatives for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Typical bookings include birthdays and anniversaries and village fêtes and school fairs, serving spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
Somewhere as small as Rusher's Cross, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Rusher's Cross (TN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Rusher's Cross
We work out each quote from:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Why choose hog roast hire in Rusher's Cross?
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Rusher's Cross: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving is part of the event.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Rusher's Cross and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Corporate events
- Weddings and receptions
- Festive gatherings
After a service at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
Nearby places to Rusher's Cross
Other occasions in Rusher's Cross
Bringing a hog roast to Rusher's Cross
Rusher's Cross is about 5 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cover events in Rusher's Cross, as well as the surrounding area. Rusher's Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Rusher's Cross to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
Coming by train? The nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 2.7 miles north. Among the historic houses close to Rusher's Cross are Wadhurst Castle (2.6 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Rusher's Cross. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in TN20, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Rusher's Cross, we cover Tidebrook (1 mile north-east), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water and Crowborough Country Park.
Questions from Rusher's Cross
Do you come out to small places like Rusher's Cross?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Could you cook in Wadhurst Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How does hog roast hire work?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
A hog roast or other catering?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See how we price and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Rusher's Cross
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Planning an evening hog roast in Rusher's Cross? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away