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Party Hog Roast in Polegate
We bring a hog roast for your party across Polegate and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthday parties
- Engagement celebrations
Party hog roast in Polegate
For planners, venues and organisers
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Party hog roast near Polegate
A hog roast works for street parties as well, with the right permissions. On the menu are coleslaw, jacket potatoes and crackling, and we’re often booked for 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays and engagement celebrations.
Parties around Polegate are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A hog roast fits right in. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Polegate (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Polegate
Young and old enjoy it.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Polegate, such as:
- Engagement parties
- Big family get-togethers
- Naming ceremonies
- Retirement parties
A christening at St John's Church of England Church followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Places near Polegate
Other occasions in Polegate
Questions from Polegate
Can you cater after a service at St John's Church of England Church?
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.
Can you roast near the sea around Polegate?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- A heads-up for next door
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Think about children’s portions
- Add a dietary question to the invite
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, at extra cost.
Hosting a hog roast party in Polegate
Polegate is about 3 miles south of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Parties in Polegate are part of our patch. Polegate is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Polegate to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Polegate are Michelham Priory (3.2 miles north-west) and Alfriston Clergy House (4.1 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, Polegate station is in Polegate itself. Polegate is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, gardens can catch the wind, and we always plan for it.
For parties in BN26, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean a party in a garden on Station Road, High Street and Church Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. You will find Polegate on the A27 and A2270, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover parties in Wannock (1 mile south-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile south), Willingdon (1 mile south), Filching (2 miles south-west) and Folkington (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Burlough Castle (3.4 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Polegate include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Willingdon Community School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Horse & Groom pub (within half a mile south-west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Polegate hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In Polegate, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- When it’s time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards