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Party Hog Roast in Cripp's Corner
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Cripp's Corner.
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Christenings
- Street parties
Planning an event in Cripp's Corner?
Cripp's Corner parties: what to know
Cripp's Corner is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Cripp's Corner is well within our area for parties and the places nearby. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Cripp's Corner to Brighton (30 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3 miles north-west of the centre. Within reach of Cripp's Corner are historic houses such as Durhamford Manor (1.5 miles south) and Great Dixter (3.7 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Cripp's Corner is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For parties in TN32, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Swaile's Green (1 mile south), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (8 miles south) and Belmont (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (less than half a mile east)
How our party hog roast works in Cripp's Corner
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Cripp's Corner suit a hog roast: hearty food that feeds everyone at once. We serve and tidy up. We serve rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and apple sauce, and we are frequently booked for anniversary parties and street parties.
A country party near Cripp's Corner is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Cripp's Corner (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Cripp's Corner?
Compared with a barbecue, no one gets stuck at the grill, and everyone eats together. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
FAQs for Cripp's Corner
Do you come out to small places like Cripp's Corner?
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 High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need cover?
The roaster has its own cover; guests will want somewhere dry to eat if it rains.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What about kids?
Most children like pork in a soft roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussy eaters.
Can we cook it ourselves?
You can hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works.
Do we need to wash up?
Yes, we clear up after service.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
How we price a hog roast for your party
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Cripp's Corner
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Nearby places to Cripp's Corner
Other occasions in Cripp's Corner
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- A word with the neighbours
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Cripp's Corner
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. By late September, sunset in Cripp's Corner is about 7:00pm; by December it’s about 3:55pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
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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Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Let us know roughly how many children
Have a word with the neighbours first: the roast cooks for hours.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, quoted separately.
Perfect for your party in Cripp's Corner
Children normally love it, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
Here’s what people in Cripp's Corner most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Big birthday parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Marks Staplecross, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away