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Party Hog Roast in Coleman's Hatch
Party hog roast in Coleman's Hatch: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Garden parties
- Reunions
- Leaving and retirement do’s
Planning an event in Coleman's Hatch?
About our party hog roast in Coleman's Hatch
Milestone birthdays call for something special, and a whole hog roasting in the garden is exactly that. Your guests will smell it from the street. For retirement parties and engagement celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, coleslaw and jacket potatoes.
Country parties near Coleman's Hatch suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Coleman's Hatch (TN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for your party
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Time on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Coleman's Hatch
Is Coleman's Hatch close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is our garden suitable?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot away from the house and trees, given access for the equipment. Send us a photo.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Coleman's Hatch is about 7:05pm; by December it is about 3:55pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Parties in Coleman's Hatch: homes, halls and local tips
Coleman's Hatch is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Hosts in Coleman's Hatch book us for parties of all sizes. Coleman's Hatch is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Coleman's Hatch are Bassetts Manor (2.6 miles north-east) and Hammerwood Park (3.1 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, East Grinstead station is about 4.6 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Coleman's Hatch, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the TN7 postcode area. We can cater a party on streets such as Shepherds Hill and Parrock Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For parties just outside Coleman's Hatch, we cover Upper Hartfield (1 mile north-east), Forest Row (1 mile west), Wych Cross (2 miles south-west), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south-west) and Duddleswell (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Coleman's Hatch include Brickfield Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Hatch Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Who books party hog roast in Coleman's Hatch?
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
Hosts in Coleman's Hatch book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Reunions
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Summer parties in the garden
- Neighbourhood parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Holy Trinity Church, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking close to the house
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Coleman's Hatch
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Think about children’s portions
Make sure the gate or side passage is open when we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
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Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away