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Hog Roast for Events for Poynings
Give your visitors slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Poynings. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Charity days
- Village fêtes
- Car shows and rallies
Slow-roasted pork in Poynings
Hog roast for events near Poynings
Every event handles food differently: a catered package paid by the organiser, or a stall selling to visitors. Tell us how you’d like it to work. Whether it is agricultural and country shows and fundraising events, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls and more.
Rural events near Poynings can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Poynings (BN45)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Perfect for your event in Poynings
It copes with an all-day event, carving as people arrive.
However big or small the event in Poynings, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Community events
- Car shows and rallies
- Church and village fêtes
- Small festivals
Running a fête for a church like The Church of the Holy Trinity? A hog roast draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Poynings events: pitches and permissions
Poynings is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. We cater events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Poynings. Poynings is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover.
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 6 miles of Poynings, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of BN45 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on The Street and Cora's Walk or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to events in Fulking (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (3 miles south), Portslade (4 miles south), Castle Town (4 miles west) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.9 miles north-east) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak pub (under half a mile south)
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your event. In late May, sunset in Poynings is about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Other occasions in Poynings
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Poynings hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Poynings
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
- Your trader requirements
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
For event organisers in Poynings
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What affects the price in Poynings
Each price is built from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Poynings
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Poynings, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Poynings
Which station is closest to Poynings?
The closest is Hassocks station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Is Poynings too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Do you come to Poynings?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away