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Hog Roast Hire in Maplehurst
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Maplehurst and across West Sussex.
- Christmas parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden parties and barbecues
Planning an event in Maplehurst?
How our hog roast hire works in Maplehurst
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, then carve and serve at the time you choose. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and coleslaw, and we are often booked for christmas parties and work summer parties.
In a small place like Maplehurst, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll 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.
Questions from Maplehurst
Which station is closest to Maplehurst?
The closest is Christs Hospital station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
How far is Maplehurst from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What is hog roast hire?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you travel across West Sussex?
We cover West Sussex and the rest of London and the South East. Send us the address and we will quote.
Can you cater in Maplehurst?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
A hog roast in Maplehurst: local details
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits events around Maplehurst, whatever the venue. Maplehurst is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Maplehurst to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Andrew, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. For a fundraiser at a school like St Andrew's CofE Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
For events in RH13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean an event in a garden on Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Maplehurst we cover include Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Knepp Wildland.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Put the menu on the invitation
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
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What affects the price in Maplehurst
Things that change the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Around midsummer it stays light in Maplehurst until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Maplehurst
A hog roast is memorable. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Here’s what people in Maplehurst most often book a hog roast for:
- Weddings and receptions
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Sports clubs and societies
- Christmas fairs
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
- If the price includes VAT
For event organisers in Maplehurst
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards