East Sussex · England
Party Hog Roast in Rock-a-Nore
We bring a hog roast for your party across Rock-a-Nore and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Engagement celebrations
- Big birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
Book a hog roast in Rock-a-Nore
How our party hog roast works in Rock-a-Nore
After a christening near Rock-a-Nore, a hog roast in the garden feeds the whole family, and nobody misses the celebration. For engagement parties and close and cul-de-sac parties, we can cook a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and apple sauce for your guests.
Parties around Rock-a-Nore 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, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Rock-a-Nore (TN34, TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Instead of booking a restaurant, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Rock-a-Nore
The biggest factors are:
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Rock-a-Nore questions
Which station is closest to Rock-a-Nore?
Ore station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Can you roast near the sea around Rock-a-Nore?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, for confident cooks. Most people prefer us to cook so they can enjoy the party.
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 about the neighbours?
It is worth warning them: roasting takes hours. They may want a roll.
Places near Rock-a-Nore
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Planning a party in Rock-a-Nore
Rock-a-Nore is about 2 miles south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Parties in Rock-a-Nore are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Rock-a-Nore is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Rock-a-Nore to Brighton (about 32 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Ebenezer Particular Baptist Chapel or Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Guests arriving by train should know that Ore station, about 0.8 miles north, is the nearest station. Near the coast, within about a mile, gardens can catch the wind, and we always plan for it.
Here we cover the TN34 and TN35 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Crown Lane, Croft Road and Queens Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Hastings Old Town (1 mile north-west), Belmont (1 mile north-west), America Ground (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Flower Makers Museum (less than half a mile west) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Rock-a-Nore include University School (1 mile west) and William Parker Sports College (1.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Dolphin pub (less than half a mile west)
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A word with the neighbours
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
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.
Occasions we serve in Rock-a-Nore
Young and old enjoy it.
In Rock-a-Nore and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement parties
- Reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
A green space like Linton Gardens is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The space, cover and access they need
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. A summer party in Rock-a-Nore stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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 tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards