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Hog Roast Catering in Chelwood Gate, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Chelwood Gate and the surrounding area.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Parties at home
- Clubhouse events
Hog roast hire in Chelwood Gate
Hog roast hire in Chelwood Gate, slow-roasted on site
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it is served. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. For festive gatherings and weddings and receptions, we can cook hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
Somewhere as small as Chelwood Gate, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Where
- Chelwood Gate (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. In Chelwood Gate, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which frequently makes it better value. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
Your questions about a hog roast in Chelwood Gate
Do you come out to small places like Chelwood Gate?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Chelwood Gate Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
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.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What is hog roast hire?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you cater in Chelwood Gate?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Chelwood Gate and West Sussex. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Why choose hog roast hire in Chelwood Gate?
A roll needs no knife and fork, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Milestone birthdays
- Christmas fairs
- Weddings and receptions
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
After a service at Chelwood Gate Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- A clear list of what’s included
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Chelwood Gate
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
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.
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Planning a hog roast in Chelwood Gate
Chelwood Gate is about 6 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We cater events across Chelwood Gate and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Chelwood Gate are Priest House (3.8 miles north-west) and Standen (4 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Chelwood Gate is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cover events in every part of RH17. Your event could be at a house on Beaconsfield Road, Stone Quarry Road and Isle of Thorns, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Chelwood Common (1 mile south), Birchgrove (1 mile west), Wych Cross (1 mile north), Danehill (2 miles south-west) and Nutley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5.9 miles east). Open spaces near Chelwood Gate include Brickfield Meadow.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards