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Hog Roast Catering in Upperton, East Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Upperton.
- Parties at home
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Clubhouse events
Book a hog roast in Upperton
How our hog roast hire works in Upperton
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, which means it is carved hot, with crisp crackling. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. Typical bookings include community events and birthdays and anniversaries, with salads, spit-roast lamb and coleslaw.
Around Upperton, bookings are frequently at homes, village halls and playing fields. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Upperton (BN21, BN22, BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Light matters for a long roast: in Upperton, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Common questions in Upperton
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Upperton?
Eastbourne station, in Upperton itself.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Upperton
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so you only need to provide the space.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with food vans, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Upperton
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Planning a hog roast in Upperton
Upperton is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Upperton, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
A green space like Gildrege Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Upperton, 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 a mile of Upperton, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
For events in BN21, BN22 and BN20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Love Lane, Hyde Road and York Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You will find Upperton on the A2021 and A2040, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Upperton we cover include Old Town (1 mile west), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Meads (1 mile south), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (14 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Pevensey Castle (4 miles north-east). The countryside around Upperton includes Combe Hill.
- Schools near Upperton include Gildredge House (0.5 miles south-west) and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rainbow pub (less than half a mile west)
Perfect for your event in Upperton
For big gatherings in Upperton, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Upperton:
- Summer garden parties
- Festive gatherings
- Corporate events
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
If guests are travelling by rail, there’s a station right in Upperton: Eastbourne station.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away