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Party Hog Roast in Etchingham
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your party in Etchingham. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Wedding anniversaries
- Naming ceremonies
- Big birthday parties
A hog roast near Etchingham
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Party hog roast in Etchingham, carved to order
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you are ready, so you can enjoy your own party. On the menu are jacket potatoes, a vegan burger or sausage and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for big family get-togethers and christenings.
In a small place like Etchingham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Etchingham (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Etchingham
Other occasions in Etchingham
Parties in Etchingham: homes, halls and local tips
Etchingham is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cater parties at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Etchingham. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Etchingham to Brighton (28 miles away).
If the day starts at The Parish Church of St Nicholas and St Mary, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (2.8 miles south-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. Etchingham is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in TN19 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a party in a garden on High Street, Oxenbridge Lane and Church Hill or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater parties in Burgh Hill (1 mile north-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-east), Silver Hill (2 miles east), Cooper's Corner (2 miles north-east) and Ticehurst (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south-east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Etchingham include Bewl Water.
- Schools near Etchingham include Robertsbridge Community College (1.9 miles south-east)
Where the roaster can go in Etchingham
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- 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 booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Evening parties in Etchingham need a little planning: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a party buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Etchingham
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Nicholas and 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, for confident cooks. Catering is the easier option.
Do children like hog roasts?
Generally, yes, so we can plan quantities.
Do you cover Etchingham?
Yes, Etchingham is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Who books party hog roast in Etchingham?
Young and old enjoy it.
Here’s what people in Etchingham most often book a hog roast for:
- Big birthday parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Anniversary parties
- Christenings
Guests arriving by train should know that Etchingham station is in Etchingham itself.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
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, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every party is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your party: fill in our quote form.
- 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