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Party Hog Roast in Rodmell
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your party in Rodmell. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Engagement celebrations
- Neighbourhood parties
- Retirement parties
A hog roast near Rodmell
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Sunset in Rodmell is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- 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.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you’re ready.
- We clear up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Party hog roast in Rodmell, slow-roasted on site
Throwing a party is hard work. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we cook, carve and serve. On the menu are a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater close and cul-de-sac parties and engagement celebrations.
Near Rodmell, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A step-free way into the garden
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
How we price a hog roast for your party
We do not use a fixed price list, because every party is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning a party in Rodmell
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cover Rodmell and its neighbours for parties. Rodmell is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Parks such as Lewes and Laughton Levels typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Southease station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. Rodmell is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, gardens can catch the wind, and we always plan for it.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over BN7 and the streets around it. That could mean a party in a garden on Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Rodmell we cover include Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Rodmell includes Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southover Without (1.8 miles north)
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger or more important parties. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Nearby places to Rodmell
What else we do in Rodmell
Occasions we serve in Rodmell
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Rodmell, including:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Wedding anniversaries
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Christenings
No room at home? A club or hall near Rodmell with outdoor space often works.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
FAQs for Rodmell
We’re gathering after a service at St Peter's Church: can you cater?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast in Lewes and Laughton Levels?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can we cook it ourselves?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We’ll talk you through it when we quote.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
At food time, we carve and serve, then tidy up.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
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.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away