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Party Hog Roast in Chiltington
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Chiltington and across East Sussex.
- Naming ceremonies
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Big birthday parties
A hog roast near Chiltington
About our party hog roast in Chiltington
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We roast on site in Chiltington, then carve at the time you choose, so you’re not stuck in the kitchen. Popular choices include jacket potatoes, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for wedding anniversaries and street parties.
Near Chiltington, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Chiltington (BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, a catered hog roast gives you the day back. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Chiltington
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Chiltington
- How long the roast and service take
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Chiltington
Do you come out to small places like Chiltington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you do a hog roast in our back garden?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we will tell you if it works.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area, so there is very little washing up.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Should we warn the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
Planning a party in Chiltington
Chiltington is about 3 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Chiltington. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Chiltington to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Chiltington are Anne of Cleves House (3.7 miles south) and Glyndebourne (4.9 miles south-east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Chiltington, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across BN7. For parties just outside Chiltington, we cover East Chiltington (1 mile west), Cooksbridge (1 mile south-east), South Chailey (1 mile north), Plumpton (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (13 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Blackcap and Malling Down.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your party in Chiltington. A summer party in Chiltington stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Chiltington
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- A wet-weather plan for guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Also near Chiltington
Other occasions in Chiltington
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork for the alternatives
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
We set up in the agreed spot, so the party carries on around us.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Perfect for your party in Chiltington
One roast feeds everyone together, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
In Chiltington and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Big family get-togethers
A christening at The Parish Church followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards