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Hog Roast for Events in Staplefield
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Staplefield and the surrounding area.
- Club events
- School events
- Car and steam shows
Book a hog roast in Staplefield
Hog roast for events in Staplefield, slow-roasted on site
At a fun run or tournament, a hog roast feeds hungry competitors, served as people finish. Typical bookings include car and steam shows and festivals, serving halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
Near Staplefield, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast goes down well. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- Staplefield (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Staplefield are dark by about 3:55pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Event catering near Staplefield
Staplefield is about 4 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We cover events in Staplefield, as well as the surrounding area. Staplefield is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Staplefield to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Balcombe station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. A school like St Mark's CofE Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day.
We cater events across RH17 and the streets around it. From Cuckfield Road and Rose Cottage Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Staplefield we cover include Slough Green (1 mile south), Warninglid (1 mile south-west), Brook Street (2 miles south-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles south-east) and Balcombe (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Cuckfield Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and St Francis Hospital (4.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Victory Inn (within half a mile west)
Events we cater in Staplefield
It suits long days, carving as people arrive.
However big or small the event in Staplefield, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- PTA summer fairs
- Charity days
- Community events
- Country shows
A summer fête at Church of St Mark is the classic setting for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
A hog roast compared with other options
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls gives visitors a good choice. 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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing usually contains gluten
- Make the stall easy to find
- Balance the food line-up
Give us a contact on the day, especially for big events.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Staplefield questions
Is Staplefield close to London?
About 32 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Staplefield?
The closest is Balcombe station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you cover Staplefield?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Staplefield and West Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
Yes, if the school agrees. Send us the details.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
How we price a hog roast for your event
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away