West Sussex · England
Hog Roast Hire for Rowfant
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Rowfant. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
A hog roast near Rowfant
Rowfant: venues, access and local tips
Rowfant is about 4 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Hosts in Rowfant book us for events of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Rowfant to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Churches such as All Saints Parish Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Three Bridges station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rowfant. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in RH10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Rowfant, we also cover Copthorne (2 miles north-west), Worth (2 miles west), Pound Hill (2 miles west), Maidenbower (2 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (4 miles west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles east) and Broadfield (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include County Mall (3.6 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
Hog roast hire for your event in Rowfant
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, 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. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and school fairs and gatherings after a funeral.
In a hamlet or village like Rowfant, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Rowfant (RH10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Rowfant hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Why choose hog roast hire in Rowfant?
You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling.
People around Rowfant book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Staff days and open days
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Village fêtes and school fairs
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Turners Hill CofE Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
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 keep us posted on the day. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Rowfant, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Rowfant
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Where the roaster can go in Rowfant
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Parking near the spot
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Rowfant
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
FAQs for Rowfant
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
We’re gathering after a service at All Saints Parish Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you serve the crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Can you cater in Rowfant?
Yes, Rowfant is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Rowfant
- Time on site
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away