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Hog Roast Hire for Danehill
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Danehill.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings, day or evening
Planning an event in Danehill?
Where the roaster can go in Danehill
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
Hog roast hire for your event in Danehill
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. For birthdays and anniversaries and corporate events, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, crackling and halloumi skewers.
Somewhere like Danehill, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. 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.
- Location
- Danehill (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Who books hog roast hire in Danehill?
A hog roast is memorable. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Whatever the occasion in Danehill, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Christmas parties
- Weddings, day or evening
- Club events and presentations
For guests coming by train, Haywards Heath station is about 5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Places near Danehill
Also in Danehill
A hog roast in Danehill: local details
Danehill is about 5 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in Danehill, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Danehill is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Danehill to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Danehill Church of England Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. Churches such as The Parish Church of All Saints rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Danehill, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in RH17, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include London Road, Lewes Road and Oaktree Cottages, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Danehill we cover include Chelwood Common (1 mile north-east), Furner's Green (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (1 mile west), Birchgrove (1 mile north) and Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west), East Grinstead (7 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Brickfield Meadow.
FAQs for Danehill
What’s the nearest station to Danehill?
The closest is Haywards Heath station, roughly 5 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What is hog roast hire?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Around midsummer it stays light in Danehill until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Danehill
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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so you only need to provide the space.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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