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Party Hog Roast in Tide Mills
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your party in Tide Mills.
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Book a hog roast in Tide Mills
How our party hog roast works in Tide Mills
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you are ready, so you can enjoy your own party. For reunions and christenings and naming days, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, apple sauce and jacket potatoes and more.
In a small place like Tide Mills, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Timings are planned around your party, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Tide Mills (BN25, BN9)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Have a word with the neighbours first: the roast cooks for hours, and they may ask for a roll.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Perfect for your party in Tide Mills
Hardly any clearing up, because we bring plates and clear away.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Tide Mills, such as:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Family reunions
Thinking of a hog roast in Castle Hill? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, typically the council’s, and many parks do not allow it.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
Nearby places to Tide Mills
What else we do in Tide Mills
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Party venues around Tide Mills
Tide Mills is about 1 mile south-east of Newhaven, in East Sussex. We cater parties of every size in Tide Mills. We bring hog roasts to 289 places in East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Tide Mills to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
Historic houses near Tide Mills include Alfriston Clergy House (4.1 miles north-east) and Firle Place (4.4 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Bishopstone (Sussex) station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. Tide Mills 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 2 miles, gardens can catch the wind, so we plan a sheltered spot.
Here we cover the BN25 and BN9 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From Hurdis Road, Seaford Road and Newhaven Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Bishopstone (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile north-east), Newhaven (1 mile north-west), Denton (1 mile north) and South Heighton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles east), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north), Peacehaven (3 miles west) and Telscombe (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Arlington Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (within half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Tide Mills include Itford Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Hope Inn (0.6 miles west)
FAQs for Tide Mills
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Andrew: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you cover Tide Mills?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Can we cook it ourselves?
You can hire the machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What affects the price in Tide Mills
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
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
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A step-free way into the garden
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Sunset in Tide Mills is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is normally 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 space and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away