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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Maplehurst, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast for your event to Maplehurst and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Food and music festivals
- Country shows
- Tournaments and sports days
Planning an event in Maplehurst?
Hog roast for events near Maplehurst
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We are self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. We’re frequently asked to cater festivals and school fairs and sports days, with hog roast rolls, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
At a field event near Maplehurst, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
- Location
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Maplehurst. In late May, sunset in Maplehurst is about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Why choose hog roast for events in Maplehurst?
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
However big or small the event in Maplehurst, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Small festivals
- Car shows and rallies
- Club events
- Village fêtes
School fairs, for a school like St Andrew's CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
For event organisers in Maplehurst
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Make the stall easy to find
- Remember stuffing usually contains gluten
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including when vehicles can move.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose a hog roast in Maplehurst?
Compared with cold food stalls, hot food is popular in any season. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why Maplehurst hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our prices page or the cost guide.
FAQs for Maplehurst
Is Maplehurst too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Maplehurst from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
We’re happy to talk it through and we will see what’s possible.
Do you cover Maplehurst?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Maplehurst and West Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Places near Maplehurst
More for events in Maplehurst
Fairs, fêtes and events in Maplehurst
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Maplehurst and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cater 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
A summer fête at The Parish Church of St Andrew is the classic setting for a hog roast. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west of the centre.
We cover events in every part of RH13. Streets in the area include Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Maplehurst include Knepp Wildland.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards