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Hog Roast for Events for Hickstead
Planning a hog roast for your event in Hickstead? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Charity fundraisers
- Tournaments and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
Planning an event in Hickstead?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Show allergens at the stall
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We get to the pitch early, timed for the gates opening.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
How our hog roast for events works in Hickstead
Agricultural shows and country events near Hickstead are a natural home for a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. Typical bookings include festivals and tournaments and sports days, with crackling, hog roast rolls and apple sauce.
A fête near Hickstead might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we don’t need mains power. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Hickstead
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Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Hickstead
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.
Which station is closest to Hickstead?
The closest is Burgess Hill station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is electricity needed?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. Everything else comes with us.
Can you cater in Hickstead?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with cold food stalls, hot food is popular in any season. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Hickstead
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Hickstead, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A safe distance from other traders
- A queuing area
- Event approval for hot-food traders
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hickstead
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Community events around Hickstead
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for your event in Hickstead? We can help. Hickstead is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Hickstead to Brighton (about 10 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Twineham CofE Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Hickstead, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17 and BN6, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Paul's Catholic College (1.8 miles east)
Occasions we serve in Hickstead
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Hickstead, including:
- Country shows
- Club events
- Summer fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Burgess Hill station, roughly 3.1 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Late-May events in Hickstead have light until about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Hickstead
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away