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Hog Roast Catering in Crabtree, West Sussex
Hog roast hire in Crabtree: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
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A hog roast near Crabtree
Hog roast hire in Crabtree, slow-roasted on site
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s hog roast hire in Crabtree. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, with sides and extras to choose from. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, crackling and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and birthdays and anniversaries.
Somewhere as small as Crabtree, 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. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Crabtree (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Hog roast hire around Crabtree
Crabtree is about 5 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits events around Crabtree, whatever the venue. Crabtree is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
After a service at Old Church House the Glebe, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. Historic houses near Crabtree include Tyes Place (4.3 miles north-east) and Ockenden Manor (4.9 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Wherever your event is in RH13, we can roast on site for your guests. Your event could be at a house on Mill Lane, Peppersgate and Long Hill or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Crabtree, we cover Lower Beeding (1 mile north), Colwood (1 mile south-east), Monk's Gate (2 miles north-west), Plummers Plain (2 miles north-east) and Mannings Heath (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Knepp Wildland.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Who books hog roast hire in Crabtree?
A hog roast is memorable. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
However big or small the event in Crabtree, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Festive gatherings
- Parties at home
If guests are travelling by rail, Horsham station is about 4.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Nearby places to Crabtree
Also in Crabtree
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
Questions from Crabtree
Is Crabtree close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Crabtree too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Planning an evening hog roast in Crabtree? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away