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Hog Roast Hire for Crawley Down
Hog roast hire in Crawley Down: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas parties
- Weddings and receptions
- Wakes
Book a hog roast in Crawley Down
Hog roast hire in Crawley Down, slow-roasted on site
In Crawley Down, a hog roast is an easy way to feed a lot of people: a single slow roast, carved to order. Everything comes with us, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. Typical bookings include wakes and staff days and open days, with crackling, salads and new potatoes.
For a place the size of Crawley Down, your own garden is frequently the best venue: plenty of room, no hire fees and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the drive or side of the house. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Crawley Down (RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Also near Crawley Down
Also in Crawley Down
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
How we price a hog roast
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Planning an evening hog roast in Crawley Down? 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Bringing a hog roast to Crawley Down
Crawley Down is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Hosts in Crawley Down book us for events of all sizes. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Crawley Down to Brighton (20 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Crawley Down Village CofE, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Saint Hill Manor (2.4 miles south-east) and Gravetye Manor (2.4 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Crawley Down, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Wherever your event is in RH10, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Station Road, Forest Close and Burleigh Way, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For events just outside Crawley Down, we cover Furnace Wood (1 mile north), Snow Hill (1 mile north), Turners Hill (1 mile south), Domewood (1 mile north) and Felbridge (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Crawley Down includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Imberhorne School (1.9 miles north-east)
Who books hog roast hire in Crawley Down?
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Crawley Down: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving is part of the event.
Whatever the occasion in Crawley Down, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work summer parties
- Sports clubs and societies
- Christmas fairs
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like All Saints Parish Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
FAQs for Crawley Down
We’re gathering after a service at All Saints Parish Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Crawley Down?
East Grinstead station, about 2.5 miles east of the centre.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Will people get crackling?
It is: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards