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Hog Roast Hire in Balls Cross
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your event in Balls Cross. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Club events and presentations
- Summer garden parties
Book a hog roast in Balls Cross
About our hog roast hire in Balls Cross
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that is hog roast hire in Balls Cross. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, and you can add sides and other meats. Typical bookings include christmas fairs and wakes, with halloumi skewers, salads and crackling.
In a small place like Balls Cross, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Balls Cross (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU28 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Balls Cross
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Balls Cross:
- Work summer parties
- Community events
- Christmas parties
- Milestone birthdays
Within reach of Balls Cross are historic houses such as Petworth House (2.9 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
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Where the roaster can go in Balls Cross
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Planning a hog roast in Balls Cross
Balls Cross is about 12 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Balls Cross and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Balls Cross to Guildford (15 miles away).
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. Balls Cross is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in GU28, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We also bring hog roasts to events in Kirdford (2 miles east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-east), Plaistow (3 miles north-east), Ifold (4 miles north-east) and Wisborough Green (4 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles east), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south), Storrington (10 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lodsworth Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Balls Cross questions
Can you cater after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Balls Cross from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do we need a big space?
Often, yes, if there is a level, open spot away from the house and trees, as long as we can get the equipment in. A picture helps us check.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you come to Balls Cross?
Yes, Balls Cross is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Why choose a hog roast in Balls Cross?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Balls Cross
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Balls Cross, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards