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Hog Roast Hire in East Grinstead
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in East Grinstead and across West Sussex.
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A hog roast near East Grinstead
Hog roast hire in East Grinstead, carved to order
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, over several hours, outdoors under cover. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We serve coleslaw, hog roast rolls and salads, and we are frequently booked for wedding breakfasts and evening food and birthdays and anniversaries.
There are lots of options in a town like East Grinstead: your own garden, a club, a hall or a pub garden. We will check the cooking spot with you before the day. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- East Grinstead (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Planning an evening hog roast in East Grinstead? 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.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get 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: use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in East Grinstead
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Bringing a hog roast to East Grinstead
East Grinstead is about 8 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cover East Grinstead and its neighbours for events. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from East Grinstead to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
Coming by train? East Grinstead has its own station, East Grinstead station. Within reach of East Grinstead are historic houses such as Saint Hill Manor (1.7 miles south-west) and Standen (1.7 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of East Grinstead, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Wherever your event is in RH19, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and London Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You will find East Grinstead on the A22 and A264, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside East Grinstead, we cover Dormans Park (1 mile north), Saint Hill Green (2 miles south), Felbridge (2 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-east) and Felcourt (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (9 miles west) and Bewbush (9 miles west). East Grinstead is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include East Grinstead Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near East Grinstead include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Sackville School (0.7 miles south-east) and Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (within half a mile south)
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Your questions about a hog roast in East Grinstead
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
We are gathering after a service at Our Lady and St Peter's 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.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What meats can we have?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
We’ll agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with food vans, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Weekday and off-season dates can be 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 book our hog roast in East Grinstead
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Who books hog roast hire in East Grinstead?
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near East Grinstead:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Sports clubs and societies
- Summer garden parties
For a fundraiser at a school like St Mary's CofE Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
Also near East Grinstead
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Full catering or machine hire?
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.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away