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Hog Roast Catering in Sandy Cross, East Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Sandy Cross and the surrounding area.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Christmas parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
Hog roast hire for Sandy Cross
Hog roast hire in Sandy Cross, carved to order
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Sandy Cross, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. On the menu are crackling, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for sports clubs and societies and christmas fairs.
There may be a hall or playing field near Sandy Cross if the garden is small; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Sandy Cross (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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, especially outdoors.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Hog roast hire around Sandy Cross
Sandy Cross is about 7 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Sandy Cross, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Sandy Cross to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Parkside Community Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. Sandy Cross is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the TN21 postcode area and the streets around it. From Park Road, Ghyll Road and Green Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater events in Heathfield (1 mile north), Old Heathfield (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile south), Cade Street (1 mile north-east) and Broad Oak (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (1.9 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south). Open spaces near Sandy Cross include Selwyns Wood.
- Local schools include Heathfield Community College (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Runt-in-Tun pub (0.5 miles south)
Where the roaster can go in Sandy Cross
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Who books hog roast hire in Sandy Cross?
For big gatherings in Sandy Cross, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
Whatever the occasion in Sandy Cross, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Clubhouse events
- Work summer parties
Churches such as St Richards Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
We’ll agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
Your questions about a hog roast in Sandy Cross
How far is Sandy Cross from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We will explain what’s included in each when we quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Late September evenings in Sandy Cross lose the light at about 7:00pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards