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Hog Roast Hire for South Malling
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast in South Malling.
- Parties at home
- Milestone birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
Slow-roasted pork in South Malling
About our hog roast hire in South Malling
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. We are often asked to cater parties at home and community events, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Around South Malling, bookings are often at homes, village halls and playing fields. If the lane is narrow, tell us so we can plan our vehicle. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- South Malling (BN7, BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in South Malling
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Planning a hog roast in South Malling
South Malling is about 1 mile north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits events around South Malling, whatever the venue. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from South Malling to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School, can book a hog roast stall. Coming by train? Lewes station is about 0.7 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of South Malling. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Wherever your event is in BN7 and BN8, we can roast on site for your guests. From Lee Road, New Road and Mill Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. South Malling is on the A26 and A2029, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside South Malling, we also cover Lewes (1 mile south-west), Cliffe (1 mile south-east), Southover (1 mile south), Hamsey (1 mile north) and Offham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include St John under the Castle Lewes (under half a mile south-west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.6 miles east). The countryside around South Malling includes Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Schools near South Malling include Lewes Old Grammar School (0.6 miles south-west) and Priory School (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Elephant and Castle pub (under half a mile south-west)
Other occasions in South Malling
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
South Malling: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to South Malling?
The closest is Lewes station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Michael: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is our garden big enough?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why South Malling hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Who books hog roast hire in South Malling?
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
Here’s what people in South Malling most often book a hog roast for:
- Christmas fairs
- Milestone birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Work summer parties
Thinking of a hog roast in Railway Land? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks do not allow it.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Planning an evening hog roast in South Malling? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards