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Hog Roast Hire for South Chailey
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in South Chailey. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Staff days and open days
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive gatherings
Hog roast hire for South Chailey
Hog roast hire in South Chailey, slow-roasted on site
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We cook at your venue in South Chailey, low and slow, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Whether it is Fêtes, fairs and shows and clubhouse events, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and crackling and more.
Somewhere as small as South Chailey, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- South Chailey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
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.
Occasions we serve in South Chailey
There’s very little for you to organise: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. We bring the rest.
Whatever the occasion in South Chailey, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Community events
- Christmas fairs
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For a fundraiser at a school like Chailey School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Late September evenings in South Chailey lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in South Chailey
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why South Chailey hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
What affects the price in South Chailey
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to South Chailey
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Parking near the spot
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in South Chailey
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning a hog roast in South Chailey
South Chailey is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Hosts in South Chailey book us for events of all sizes. South Chailey is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Anne of Cleves House (5 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Coming by train? The nearest station is Plumpton station, about 1.7 miles south-west. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of South Chailey. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
For events in BN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Mill Brooks, Whitegates Close and Brickyard Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in South Street (1 mile north), Chiltington (1 mile south), Chailey (2 miles north-east), East Chiltington (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (6 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (4.8 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Local pubs include Swan Public House (under half a mile south-east)
South Chailey questions
Is South Chailey close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is South Chailey too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you cater in South Chailey?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including South Chailey and East Sussex. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Towns and villages near South Chailey
More for events in South Chailey
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards