West Sussex · England
Hog Roast Hire in Monk's Gate
We bring a hog roast across Monk's Gate and West Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Club events and presentations
- Festive gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Monk's Gate
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.
How our hog roast hire works in Monk's Gate
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Popular choices include new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and coleslaw, and we’re often booked for wakes and memorial gatherings and Fêtes, fairs and shows.
For a rural spot like Monk's Gate, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Monk's Gate (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
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.
A hog roast in Monk's Gate: local details
Monk's Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cater events of every size in Monk's Gate. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
A green space like Leonardslee is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Coolhurst Close, Nuthurst Road and Brighton Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Mannings Heath (1 mile north), Lower Beeding (1 mile east), Crabtree (2 miles south-east), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Roffey (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Christs Hospital School Museum (3.4 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Monk's Gate include Newells Preparatory School (1.2 miles east) and The Forest School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Dun Horse pub (0.7 miles north)
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
If timings shift, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Full catering or machine hire? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Monk's Gate
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Monk's Gate
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The process
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Planning an evening hog roast in Monk's Gate? 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.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Monk's Gate questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Monk's Gate?
Horsham station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you cover Monk's Gate?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps us check.
Why choose hog roast hire in Monk's Gate?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Monk's Gate and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Summer garden parties
For a fundraiser at a school like St Andrew's CofE Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away