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Hog Roast Catering in Upper Dicker, East Sussex
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast hire in Upper Dicker.
- Corporate events
- Club events and presentations
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Planning an event in Upper Dicker?
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Upper Dicker
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Hog roast hire for your event in Upper Dicker
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We cook at your venue in Upper Dicker, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Whether it’s wakes and summer garden parties, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, crackling and hog roast rolls and more.
Somewhere as small as Upper Dicker, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Upper Dicker (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
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Upper Dicker questions
What’s the nearest station to Upper Dicker?
Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Holy Trinity: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is it just pork?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Put the menu on the invitation
If timings shift, tell us: we can hold the roast for a while.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
Who books hog roast hire in Upper Dicker?
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Upper Dicker: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Upper Dicker, including:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Community events
- Parties at home
- Clubhouse events
For a fundraiser at a school like Bede's Prep School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Hog roast hire around Upper Dicker
Upper Dicker is about 2 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater events of every size in Upper Dicker. Upper Dicker is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near Upper Dicker include Michelham Priory (0.6 miles south-east) and Horselunges Manor (2.3 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. If guests are travelling by rail, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 2.5 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Upper Dicker. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cover events in every part of BN27 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Camberlot Road, Old Forge Close and Coldharbour Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Lower Dicker (1 mile north-east), Tile Hurst (1 mile east), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles north-east), Nash Street (2 miles north) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Crowborough (13 miles north) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
A little further out are Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
- Local schools include Park Mead Primary School (under half a mile south) and Hailsham Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Upper Dicker
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Light matters for a long roast: around Upper Dicker, it stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Upper Dicker, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with food vans, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away