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Hog Roast Hire in Selmeston
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Selmeston.
- Community events
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Work summer parties
A hog roast near Selmeston
Hog roast hire for your event in Selmeston
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s what you get when you book a hog roast in Selmeston. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, with sides and extras to choose from. Whether it’s club events and presentations and gatherings after a funeral, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and halloumi skewers and more.
Somewhere as small as Selmeston, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Area
- Selmeston (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for guests who do not eat pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
A hog roast in Selmeston: local details
Selmeston is about 5 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. Hosts in Selmeston book us for events of all sizes. Selmeston is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Selmeston to Brighton (12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 1 mile away. Nearby historic houses include Charleston Farmhouse (1.2 miles west) and Firle Place (2.3 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. Selmeston is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. The coast is within about 6 miles of Selmeston, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Events anywhere in BN26 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. From The Street and Lewes Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Selmeston, we also cover Alciston (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile east), Ripe (2 miles north), Winton (2 miles south) and Wickstreet (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Drusillas Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Selmeston includes Firle Beacon.
- Local pubs include The Barley Mow pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your event in Selmeston
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Selmeston:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Christmas parties
- Clubhouse events
Churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. By late September, sunset in Selmeston is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Selmeston?
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is typically the easier choice. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Common questions in Selmeston
Is Selmeston too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Selmeston close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you cook it or do we?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Do you serve the crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
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, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Do we need a big space?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we will advise.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
We will be with you for a good part of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
More for events in Selmeston
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away