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Party Hog Roast in Friar's Gate
We bring a hog roast for your party to Friar's Gate and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Big family get-togethers
Party hog roast in Friar's Gate
Party hog roast in Friar's Gate, carved to order
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most people choose the catered option, so they can enjoy the party. We are often asked to cater engagement celebrations and big family get-togethers, with jacket potatoes, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls.
A country party near Friar's Gate is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Timings are planned around your party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Friar's Gate (TN6)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Questions from Friar's Gate
We are gathering after a service at St John's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
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.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Why choose a hog roast in Friar's Gate?
Next to a party buffet, hot carved pork feels more special, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Friar's Gate hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Friar's Gate
Other occasions in Friar's Gate
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. For an evening party in Friar's Gate, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it is around 7:05pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Friar's Gate
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A spot well away from the house
- A step-free way into the garden
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Friar's Gate
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
Who books party hog roast in Friar's Gate?
Hardly any clearing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
Whatever the occasion in Friar's Gate, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Retirement celebrations
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Family reunions
Nearby historic houses include Bassetts Manor (3.6 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (3.8 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Who carves and who serves
Hosting a hog roast party in Friar's Gate
Friar's Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast for your party in Friar's Gate? We cover the whole area. Friar's Gate is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St John's Church, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Eridge station, roughly 3 miles east of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Friar's Gate, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over TN6 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Marden's Hill (1 mile south-east), Chuck Hatch (1 mile west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Mott's Mill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles north) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include Beacon Academy (2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Half Moon Inn (within half a mile north)
What affects the price in Friar's Gate
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or TN6 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away