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Party Hog Roast for Barcombe Cross
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your party in Barcombe Cross. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Engagement parties
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Summer parties in the garden
Slow-roasted pork in Barcombe Cross
Questions from Barcombe Cross
We are gathering after a service at St Francis of Assisi: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Barcombe Cross?
The closest is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is our garden suitable?
Describe the space and the way in, and we will give you an honest answer.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
You can hire the machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works.
How our party hog roast works in Barcombe Cross
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a hog roast too, with the right permissions. For getting-engaged parties and wedding anniversaries, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, jacket potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Near Barcombe Cross, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Barcombe Cross (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Barcombe Cross?
Instead of booking a restaurant, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
See how we price and the cost guide.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In Barcombe Cross, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every party is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Barcombe Cross, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Who books party hog roast in Barcombe Cross?
It feeds a crowd at once, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
Whatever the occasion in Barcombe Cross, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Wedding anniversaries
- Family reunions
- Getting-engaged parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Francis of Assisi, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Parties in Barcombe Cross: homes, halls and local tips
Barcombe Cross is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Barcombe Cross and the surrounding area are covered for parties. We cater all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Barcombe Cross to Brighton (9 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Glyndebourne (3.7 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (3.8 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Guests arriving by train should know that Cooksbridge station is about 1.9 miles away. Barcombe Cross is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in BN8, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Grange Road and Weald Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Barcombe Cross we cover include Barcombe (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south-east), Upper Wellingham (2 miles south-east) and Cooksbridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Barcombe Cross include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Nearby schools include Chailey School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile south-east)
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards