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Hog Roast Catering in Stone Cross, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast across Stone Cross and East Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Club events and presentations
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Hog roast hire for Stone Cross
Common questions in Stone Cross
What’s the nearest station to Stone Cross?
The closest is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you come to Stone Cross?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Stone Cross and the rest of East Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Hog roast hire for your event in Stone Cross
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. We serve new potatoes, salads and hog roast rolls, and we are frequently booked for summer garden parties and gatherings after a funeral.
In and around Stone Cross, gardens and village halls are common choices. If the lane is narrow, tell us so we can plan our vehicle. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Stone Cross (BN24)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Evenings in Stone Cross stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Stone Cross, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
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.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why Stone Cross hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Distance from us
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Stone Cross
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Stone Cross: venues, access and local tips
Stone Cross is about 2 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits events around Stone Cross, whatever the venue. Stone Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Stone Cross to Brighton (19 miles away).
Coming by train? Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.3 miles east, is the nearest station. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Stone Cross School, can book a hog roast stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Stone Cross, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. The coast is within about 4 miles of Stone Cross, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN24. Streets in the area include Millers Keep, Geering Road and Nutley Mill Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Blackness (1 mile north-west), Hankham (1 mile north), Willingdon (2 miles south-west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles west) and Polegate (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Causeway School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (under half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for guests who do not eat pork.
Who books hog roast hire in Stone Cross?
People remember a hog roast. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Here’s what people in Stone Cross most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Club events and presentations
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes
- Weddings and receptions
Churches such as St Luke's Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away