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Hog Roast for Events for Handcross
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Handcross and across West Sussex.
- Charity days
- School events
- Festivals
Hog roast for events in Handcross
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Hog roast for events near Handcross
Charity fundraisers in Handcross can use a hog roast to draw people in. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest how it could work. We are often asked to cater small festivals and charity fundraisers, serving a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
At a field event near Handcross, power and water may be limited; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Area
- Handcross (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your event?
At large shows, tell us expected numbers. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Also near Handcross
Other occasions in Handcross
Perfect for your event in Handcross
It is food people can carry round the event.
In Handcross and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Food and music festivals
- Town and village days
- Charity fundraisers
- Country shows
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Balcombe station, about 2.8 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Space for people to queue
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Handcross
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Questions from Handcross
What’s the nearest station to Handcross?
The closest is Balcombe station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
How far is Handcross from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you do charity events?
We’re happy to talk it through.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you do fêtes?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Tell us the date, pitch and how food will be paid for.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your visitors will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In late May, sunset in Handcross is about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Event catering near Handcross
Handcross is about 4 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. Hosts in Handcross book us for events of all sizes. Handcross is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Handcross to Brighton (16 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as All Saints, are a natural home for a hog roast. School fairs, for a school like Handcross Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Wherever your event is in RH17, we can roast on site for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on High Street, London Road and Windmill Platt or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside Handcross, we cover Slaugham (1 mile south), Plummers Plain (2 miles south-west), Colgate (3 miles north-west), Broadfield (3 miles north) and Lower Beeding (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (4 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Hospital (4.3 miles north). The countryside around Handcross includes Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Schools near Handcross include Handcross Park School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Travel to Handcross
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use 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
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards