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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Keymer, West Sussex
Looking for a hog roast for your event in Keymer? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Country shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Car and steam shows
Hog roast for events in Keymer
Hog roast for events in Keymer, slow-roasted on site
Shows and festivals last all day, and a hog roast can serve through the day. We’re frequently asked to cater summer fêtes and fun runs and sports events, serving apple sauce, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls.
Around Keymer, a fête or summer fair suits a hog roast. Send us the pitch and access details. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Keymer (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Make the stall easy to find
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
Name an organiser to meet us, especially for big events.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Running an event in Keymer
Keymer is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Keymer, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Hassocks station is about 0.5 miles away. A school like The Windmills Junior School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about a mile is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the BN6 postcode area. Streets in the area include Flowers Close, The Quadrant and Kymer Gardens, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For events just outside Keymer, we cover Hassocks (1 mile west), Ditchling (1 mile east), Clayton (1 mile south-west), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west) and Westmeston (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north), East Grinstead (15 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Keymer includes Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (within half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Greyhound Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Keymer
Other occasions in Keymer
How we price a hog roast for your event
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Keymer, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Your trader requirements
- A level pitch with firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. In December, Keymer is dark by about 3:55pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your visitors
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or BN6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Keymer
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or the cost guide.
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, especially outdoors.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Keymer questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you come to a school fair in Keymer?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you come to Keymer?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Keymer and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Events we cater in Keymer
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan options too.
In Keymer and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Church and village fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
- Town and village days
- Fun runs and sports events
Running a fête for a church like St Cosmas and St Damian Church? A hog roast draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away