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Party Hog Roast for Shortgate
Looking for a hog roast for your party in Shortgate? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
Planning an event in Shortgate?
Party hog roast in Shortgate, slow-roasted on site
Hosting a party means juggling everything at once. A hog roast takes the food off your list: we cook, carve and serve. On the menu are apple sauce, crackling and jacket potatoes, and typical bookings are for family reunions and 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays.
A country party near Shortgate is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Shortgate (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Shortgate
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Shortgate, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Shortgate
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Parties in Shortgate: homes, halls and local tips
Shortgate is about 4 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cover Shortgate and its neighbours for parties. Shortgate is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Uckfield station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. Shortgate is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over BN8 and the streets around it. For parties just outside Shortgate, we cover Halland (1 mile north-east), East Hoathly (2 miles east), Whitesmith (2 miles east), Chiddingly (3 miles east) and Framfield (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles north). Open spaces near Shortgate include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
Towns and villages near Shortgate
What else we do in Shortgate
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so it is cooking when guests arrive.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A step-free way into the garden
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
Shortgate questions
Is Shortgate too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Shortgate close to London?
About 41 miles from central London.
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.
Do children like hog roasts?
Generally, yes, so we get the amounts right.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Catering is the easier option.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Should we warn the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up.
Why choose party hog roast in Shortgate?
You get to enjoy your own party, because we do the cooking and serving.
Here’s what people in Shortgate most often book a hog roast for:
- Anniversary parties
- Retirement parties
- Naming ceremonies
- Engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Glyndebourne (3.5 miles south-west) and Glynde Place (4 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your party in Shortgate. For an evening party in Shortgate, think about light: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you’re ready.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards