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Corporate Hog Roast in Hickstead
Corporate hog roast in Hickstead: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Team-building days
- Long-service celebrations
- Staff summer days
Corporate hog roast for Hickstead
Corporate hog roast in Hickstead, carved to order
A summer party for staff in Hickstead does not have to mean a restaurant booking. A hog roast in the car park or grounds keeps everyone together. We’re frequently asked to cater staff thank-you lunches and team-building days, serving halloumi skewers, crackling and spit-roast lamb.
For farms and rural sites near Hickstead, we can cook in the yard. Tell us about access. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
- Add a dietary question to the sign-up
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
At the agreed time, our chef carves and our staff serve, keeping the queue moving.
Add sides for a bigger lunch.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Perfect for your staff event in Hickstead
A proper thank-you, without a restaurant bill.
Whatever the occasion in Hickstead, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Long-service celebrations
- Family fun days
- Team treats
- Team-building days
For colleagues arriving by train, the closest railway station is Burgess Hill station, roughly 3.1 miles east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
Places near Hickstead
Other occasions in Hickstead
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Evening staff events in Hickstead need light after sunset: sunset ranges from about 9:20pm in June to 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us where, when, how many and when you eat.
- We check access and gas rules and quote.
- The roast starts early on site.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve on time.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Where the roaster can go in Hickstead
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
- A named contact for the day
- Flat ground in a car park or courtyard
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning a team lunch in Hickstead
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cover staff events in Hickstead. We cater 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 10 miles away.
Central London is about 37 miles from Hickstead. Among the historic houses close to Hickstead are Ockenden Manor (3.4 miles north-east) and Tyes Place (5 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Anywhere in RH17 and BN6, we can roast on site for your staff. If your venue is just outside Hickstead, we also cover Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hickstead include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Paul's Catholic College (1.8 miles east)
Hickstead: your questions answered
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Hickstead?
Burgess Hill station, about 3.1 miles east of the centre.
Can you feed everyone in a short break?
Yes. We time the roast to be ready and serve quickly. Rolls are the fastest way to serve.
Do you come to Hickstead?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Hickstead and West Sussex. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How does payment work for businesses?
Send your requirements, and the quote will include the terms.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Is a hog roast smart enough for clients?
Yes. Add china, sides and a second roast for a more formal feel.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards