East Sussex · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Ripe, East Sussex
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your party in Ripe. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Big family get-togethers
- Christenings
- Wedding anniversaries
Planning an event in Ripe?
Party hog roast near Ripe
Throwing a party is hard work. A hog roast takes the food off your list: we roast, carve, serve and clear. On the menu are apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw, and we’re regularly asked to cater family reunions and anniversary parties.
A country party near Ripe is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Where
- Ripe (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Perfect for your party in Ripe
There’s very little washing up, because we bring plates and clear away.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Ripe, such as:
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Retirement parties
- Getting-engaged parties
- Neighbourhood parties
For guests coming by train, Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Ripe questions
Is Ripe close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your party for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you cater in Ripe?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Ripe and the rest of East Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Ripe
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to ordering takeaway, a hog roast is part of the party, not just the food. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Ripe
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. By late September, sunset in Ripe is about 7:05pm; by December it’s about 3:55pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
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. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Ripe, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Ripe
Also in Ripe
Parties in Ripe: homes, halls and local tips
Ripe is about 5 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater parties of every size in Ripe. Ripe is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Ripe include Charleston Farmhouse (2.3 miles south-west) and Firle Place (2.9 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Ripe, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the BN8 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Carriage Mews, Channers Lane and Church Lane, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater parties in Selmeston (2 miles south), Wickstreet (2 miles south-east), Laughton (2 miles north), Golden Cross (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Hellingly Hospital Railway (5.1 miles east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Ripe includes Firle Beacon.
- Pubs nearby include Lamb Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards