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Party Hog Roast in Hamsey
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Hamsey and the surrounding area.
- Garden parties
- Family reunions
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
A hog roast near Hamsey
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. By late September, sunset in Hamsey is about 7:05pm; by December it’s about 3:55pm. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you’re ready.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Party hog roast in Hamsey, slow-roasted on site
After a christening near Hamsey, a hog roast in the garden feeds the whole family, and nobody misses the celebration. For ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries and big family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
A country party near Hamsey is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Hamsey (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
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What affects the price in Hamsey
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so tell us if timings change.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, quoted separately.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A word with the neighbours
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hamsey
- Crackling
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For event organisers in Hamsey
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, you get to enjoy the party. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Parties in Hamsey: homes, halls and local tips
Hamsey is about 1 mile north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast for your party in Hamsey? We can help. Hamsey is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Hamsey to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. If you had Railway Land in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. Hamsey is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across the BN8 postcode area and the streets around it. For parties just outside Hamsey, we cover Offham (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile south), Lewes (1 mile south), Cliffe (2 miles south) and Southover (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles east) and Lewes Castle (1.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Schools near Hamsey include Priory School (2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmiths Arms (0.8 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St John under the Castle Lewes (1.3 miles south)
Events we cater in Hamsey
Children normally love it, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
In Hamsey and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
- Big family get-togethers
Local halls and clubs near Hamsey are an option if there is no room at home.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Common questions in Hamsey
What’s the nearest station to Hamsey?
The closest is Cooksbridge station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Hamsey?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about kids?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, with chicken as an alternative.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
- 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