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Hog Roast Hire in The Pound
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in The Pound and across East Sussex.
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Hog roast hire for The Pound
How our hog roast hire works in The Pound
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that’s hog roast hire in The Pound. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. We are often asked to cater christmas parties and gatherings after a funeral, serving coleslaw, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
For a rural spot like The Pound, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- The Pound (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Late September evenings in The Pound lose the light at about 7:00pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Places near The Pound
Other occasions in The Pound
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Perfect for your event in The Pound
Slow roasting cannot be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around The Pound, such as:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Sports clubs and societies
- Parties at home
- Festive gatherings
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Battle station, roughly 4.5 miles east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Your questions about a hog roast in The Pound
Could you cook in Ashburnham Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is The Pound from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you come to The Pound?
Yes, The Pound is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Will people get crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
Bringing a hog roast to The Pound
The Pound is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast in The Pound? We can help. The Pound is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from The Pound to Brighton (23 miles away).
Churches such as Parish Church of St Peter rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does. Thinking of a hog roast in Ashburnham Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. The Pound is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Events anywhere in TN33 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. From Church Road and Linghams Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside The Pound, we cover Ashburnham (1 mile north), Brownbread Street (1 mile north-west), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north) and Trolliloes (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-west) and Crowborough (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bexhill Hospital (5.2 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Senlac Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ash Tree Inn (0.5 miles north-west)
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away