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Corporate Hog Roast in Abbotsford
Corporate hog roast in Abbotsford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Launch days
- Project wrap-ups
- Family fun days
A hog roast near Abbotsford
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in Abbotsford
At an open day, you need food that serves a lot of people quickly. One roast feeds a crowd, and our team serves and clears. Popular choices include coleslaw, salads and crackling, and we’re frequently booked for site openings and away days.
Rural businesses around Abbotsford can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Abbotsford (RH15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Abbotsford
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your staff event: send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Abbotsford
More for events in Abbotsford
Occasions we serve in Abbotsford
You don’t need a staff kitchen, only an outdoor cooking area.
However big or small the event in Abbotsford, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Project wrap-ups
- Team-building days
- Thank-you lunches
- Client hospitality
Abbotsford is about 36 miles from central London, well within our area.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Where the roaster can go in Abbotsford
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from the building and parked cars
- A contact on site
- A covered area or canteen for wet weather
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask staff about dietary needs in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
At the agreed time, our chef carves and our staff serve, keeping the queue moving.
Add sides for a bigger lunch.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Staff days in Abbotsford: access and travel
Abbotsford is about 1 mile north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cater staff events of every size in Abbotsford. Abbotsford is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 10 miles away.
For staff and visitors coming by train, the closest railway station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Within reach of Abbotsford are historic houses such as Ockenden Manor (2.3 miles north) and Tyes Place (4.6 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
For staff events in RH15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We also bring hog roasts to staff events in Jacob's Post (1 mile south), World's End (1 mile south-east), Burgess Hill (1 mile south-east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Ansty (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (12 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Burgess Hill Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near Abbotsford include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Sheddingdean Community Primary School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Woolpack Public House (0.7 miles south)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
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.
Questions from Abbotsford
Is Abbotsford close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you cater in Abbotsford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Abbotsford and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Can it be more formal?
Yes. Add china, sides and a second roast for a more formal feel.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Evening staff events in Abbotsford need light after sunset: sunset ranges from about 9:20pm in June to 3:55pm in December.
- We start with the site, date, numbers and lunch break.
- We check site access and send a price.
- On the day we set up and roast through the morning.
- The team carves and serves on time.
- We pack away and leave the site as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards