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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Chelwood Common, West Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your team makes the food part of your staff event in Chelwood Common.
- Open days and family days
- Client hospitality
- Thank-you lunches
Planning an event in Chelwood Common?
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Corporate hog roast in Chelwood Common, carved to order
A summer party for staff in Chelwood Common does not have to mean a restaurant booking. A hog roast in the car park or grounds keeps everyone together. Whether it’s staff summer days and milestone celebrations, we can cook halloumi skewers, coleslaw and crackling for your staff.
For farms and rural sites near Chelwood Common, we can cook in the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Chelwood Common (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
FAQs for Chelwood Common
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Chelwood Common from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What will our facilities team need?
Requirements vary: pass on your list and we’ll respond.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can a company book?
Send your requirements, and we will set out the terms with your quote.
Perfect for your staff event in Chelwood Common
There are options for people who do not eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Chelwood Common. Typical bookings include:
- Customer days
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Away days
- Launch days
Central London is about 32 miles from Chelwood Common, and we cover it as standard.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a plated lunch, it’s less formal and normally costs less. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. If your staff event in Chelwood Common runs into the evening, check the light: sunset ranges from about 9:20pm in June to 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us where, when, how many and the serving time.
- We check site access and send a price.
- We arrive in good time and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve to your timings.
- We pack away and leave the site as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the staff event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, for the alternatives
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the site clean.
Add rotisserie chicken or lamb for choice.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Approval from facilities for gas equipment
- Level hardstanding or lawn
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
Business events near Chelwood Common
Chelwood Common is about 6 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We cater staff events of every size in Chelwood Common. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Chelwood Common are Priest House (3.9 miles north-west) and Standen (4.5 miles north). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. Whether your staff event is on Baxters Lane, Tanyard Lane and Box's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Chelwood Gate (1 mile north), Danehill (1 mile south-west), Birchgrove (1 mile north-west), Furner's Green (2 miles south) and Nutley (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Waterbury Castle (2.3 miles west) and Heaven Farm Museum (1.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Brickfield Meadow.
What affects the price in Chelwood Common
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Chelwood Common
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Chelwood Common, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away