West Sussex · England
Hog Roast Hire for Ansty
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Ansty. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden parties and barbecues
Planning an event in Ansty?
About our hog roast hire in Ansty
People book a hog roast in Ansty for everything from birthdays to fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas fairs and gatherings after a funeral, serving crackling, new potatoes and hog roast rolls.
In a hamlet or village like Ansty, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Area
- Ansty (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books hog roast hire in Ansty?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Ansty. Typical bookings include:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Milestone birthdays
- Work summer parties
- Clubhouse events
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Warden Park School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
What else we do in Ansty
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which typically keeps the cost down. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Hog roast hire around Ansty
Ansty is about 3 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We take a hog roast to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ansty. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Ansty to Brighton (11 miles away).
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St John the Evangelist, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (1.2 miles north-east) and Tyes Place (3 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Ansty. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17. That could mean an event in a garden on Upton Drive, Bolney Road and Deaks Paddock, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Abbotsford (2 miles south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles south), Hickstead (2 miles south-west), Jacob's Post (3 miles south-east) and World's End (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ansty include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Light matters for a long roast: in Ansty, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, quoted separately.
Ansty: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Ansty?
Haywards Heath station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre.
How far is Ansty from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you cater in Ansty?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Ansty and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you cook it or do we?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards