East Sussex · England
Hog Roast Hire for Vines Cross
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your event in Vines Cross. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Gatherings after a funeral
Book a hog roast in Vines Cross
About our hog roast hire in Vines 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. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, salads and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater work summer parties and weddings, day or evening.
Somewhere as small as Vines Cross, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Vines Cross (TN21)
- 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
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Planning an evening hog roast in Vines Cross? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a hog roast in Vines Cross
Vines Cross is about 5 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Vines Cross is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cater 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Vines Cross include Horselunges Manor (3.6 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. If you are gathering after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Vines Cross. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in TN21, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Warbleton (1 mile north-east), Horam (1 mile west), Maynard's Green (1 mile north-west), Burlow (2 miles south-west) and Old Heathfield (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (3.9 miles east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Vines Cross include Heathfield Community College (2.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Brewers Arms (within half a mile north)
Questions from Vines Cross
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Vines Cross?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you travel across East Sussex?
We cover East Sussex and the rest of London and the South East. Tell us the venue for a quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do we need a big space?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we will advise.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
If timings shift, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Where the roaster can go in Vines Cross
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking near the spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Vines Cross
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
Towns and villages near Vines Cross
What else we do in Vines Cross
How we price a hog roast
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Vines Cross
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or TN21 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Why choose a hog roast in Vines Cross?
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which generally keeps the cost down. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Who books hog roast hire in Vines Cross?
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
Hosts in Vines Cross book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Wakes
- Milestone birthdays
- Staff days and open days
- Community events
PTAs at schools such as Maynards Green Community Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away