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Hog Roast Hire in Forest Row
Hog roast hire in Forest Row: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Staff days and open days
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Milestone birthdays
Hog roast hire in Forest Row
Hog roast hire for your event in Forest Row
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, for hours, under a gazebo outside. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. We’re frequently asked to cater clubhouse events and weddings and receptions, with halloumi skewers, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
For a place the size of Forest Row, 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 you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Forest Row (RH18)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Forest Row questions
How far is Forest Row from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Forest Row?
East Grinstead station, about 3.2 miles north-west of the centre.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What meats can we have?
It is built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do we need a big space?
Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a photo.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Around midsummer it stays light in Forest Row until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
What affects the price in Forest Row
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Bringing a hog roast to Forest Row
Forest Row is about 3 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Forest Row and the surrounding area. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Forest Row Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Within reach of Forest Row are historic houses such as Standen (2.3 miles west) and Hammerwood Park (2.8 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Forest Row is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Anywhere in RH18, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your event is on Evelyn Clark Square, Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside Forest Row, we cover Coleman's Hatch (1 mile east), Wych Cross (2 miles south), Upper Hartfield (2 miles east), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (13 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (2.8 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
- Schools near Forest Row include Greenfields School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Foresters Arms (under half a mile north)
Events we cater in Forest Row
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Forest Row:
- Club events and presentations
- Parties at home
- Weddings and receptions
- Milestone birthdays
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
A hog roast compared with other options
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who does not eat it. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
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
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards