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Hog Roast for Events in Mannings Heath
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Mannings Heath.
- Village fêtes
- PTA summer fairs
- Community days and street fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Mannings Heath
Hog roast for events in Mannings Heath, carved to order
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Mannings Heath. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, keeping the queue moving. We serve halloumi skewers, a vegan burger or sausage and apple sauce, and we are often booked for horse and dog shows and PTA summer fairs.
A fête near Mannings Heath might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Mannings Heath (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Mannings Heath
Is Mannings Heath close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Mannings Heath too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We do. Send us the details.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Running an event in Mannings Heath
Mannings Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Hosts in Mannings Heath book us for events of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of the Good Shepherd, are a natural home for a hog roast. PTAs at schools such as The Forest School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13. Your event could be at a house on Church Road, Ryecroft Meadow and Masons Field or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Monk's Gate (1 mile south), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles north), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Crabtree (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (6 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (2.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Mannings Heath include Newells Preparatory School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Dun Horse pub (under half a mile west)
A hog roast compared with other options
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Make the stall easy to find
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
We get to the pitch early, timed for the gates opening.
Add coleslaw.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Summer events in Mannings Heath have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your visitors
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Places near Mannings Heath
Other occasions in Mannings Heath
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Who books hog roast for events in Mannings Heath?
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Mannings Heath, including:
- School fairs and sports days
- Fundraising events
- Community days and street fairs
- Country shows
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Horsham station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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