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Hog Roast Catering in North Heath, West Sussex
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in North Heath.
- Staff days and open days
- Weddings and receptions
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in North Heath
About our hog roast hire in North Heath
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, for hours, under a gazebo outside. When it is ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. We serve halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for community events and sports clubs and societies.
In a rural place like North Heath, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Area
- North Heath (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Hog roast hire around North Heath
North Heath is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits events around North Heath, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 371 places across West Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from North Heath to Brighton (18 miles away).
Historic houses near North Heath include Old Place Manor (2.1 miles south-west) and Parham House (4.5 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of North Heath, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cater events across the RH20 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Gay Street Lane and Stane Street; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Gay Street (1 mile south-east), Adversane (1 mile north), Codmore Hill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile south) and Nutbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Open spaces near North Heath include The Mens.
Perfect for your event in North Heath
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Village fêtes and school fairs
If guests are travelling by rail, Pulborough station is about 2.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
We will agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
What affects the price in North Heath
Your quote depends on:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Places near North Heath
Also in North Heath
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Where the roaster can go in North Heath
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
North Heath questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like North Heath?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you come to North Heath?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, North Heath and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
How does hog roast hire work?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Evenings in North Heath stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away