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Hog Roast Catering in Clayton, West Sussex
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast in Clayton.
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Hog roast hire for Clayton
How our hog roast hire works in Clayton
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. For corporate events and big birthdays and anniversaries, we will put together a menu of crackling, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Somewhere as small as Clayton, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Clayton (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late September evenings in Clayton lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Occasions we serve in Clayton
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
In Clayton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Festive gatherings
- Work summer parties
For a fundraiser at a school like The Windmills Junior School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
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Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Clayton
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Questions from Clayton
Is Clayton close to London?
About 41 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Clayton?
Hassocks station, about 1 mile north of the centre.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Will people get crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
We will agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning a hog roast in Clayton
Clayton is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cater events of every size in Clayton. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex.
After a service at St John the Baptist's Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. Coming by train? The nearest station is Hassocks station, about 1 mile north. Clayton is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in BN6, we can roast on site for your guests. Your event could be at a house on Spring Lane, Underhill Lane and Brighton Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Keymer (1 mile north-east), Hassocks (1 mile north), Ditchling (2 miles north-east), Westmeston (2 miles east) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Clayton Castle (less than half a mile south-west) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (0.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Clayton includes Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound Public House (1 mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away