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Hog Roast Hire for Bolney
Hog roast hire in Bolney: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
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A hog roast near Bolney
About our hog roast hire in Bolney
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Bolney, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and festive gatherings, with crackling, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Bolney, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Bolney (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Bolney
People remember a hog roast. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Bolney:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas fairs
- Wakes
PTAs at schools such as Bolney CofE Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. 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.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
Towns and villages near Bolney
More for events in Bolney
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Your questions about a hog roast in Bolney
How far is Bolney from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What meats can we have?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Either: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Catering is the most popular choice.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
We’ll agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- Numbers
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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a hog roast in Bolney
Bolney is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits events around Bolney, whatever the venue. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bolney to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (2.5 miles east) and Tyes Place (3.2 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Mary Magdalene's Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Bolney. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cater events across RH17 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on The Street, Cherry Lane and Top Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover events in Crosspost (1 mile south-west), Twineham Green (2 miles south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (3 miles south-west) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (2.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Around midsummer it stays light in Bolney until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards