Slow-roasted pork with crackling and pulled pork on a wooden board

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Hog Roast Hire in Rowhook

Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Rowhook and the surrounding area.

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About our hog roast hire in Rowhook

With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it is served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. For corporate events and weddings and receptions, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken and more.

Somewhere as small as Rowhook, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.

Location: Rowhook (RH12)
County: West Sussex
Menu: Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
Extras: Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Quotes: Contact us for a quote
Last updated: 26 October 2026

A pulled pork roll with crunchy coleslaw on checked paper

DIY versus a catered hog roast

Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.

Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.

Bringing a hog roast to Rowhook

Rowhook is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cater events across Rowhook and nearby. Rowhook is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Rowhook to Guildford (13 miles away).

School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Farlington School, can book a hog roast stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Warnham station, about 3 miles east. Rowhook is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.

Here we cover the RH12 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Rowhook we cover include Warnham (2 miles east), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles south-east), Itchingfield (3 miles south), Tower Hill (4 miles south-east) and Holbrook (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles east), Haywards Heath (15 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east), Broadfield (8 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south) and Billingshurst (6 miles south-west).

Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.

Local pubs include The Chequers Inn Public House (under half a mile south-west)

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Diets, allergies and alternatives

With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:

If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled

We will be with you for a good part of the day, since slow roasting starts early.

Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.

Where the roaster can go in Rowhook

Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:

A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
Vehicle access close to the cooking area
Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches

If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.

What we serve

Rotisserie chicken
Hog roast rolls
Apple sauce
Spit-roast lamb
Halloumi skewers (V)
Roast or jacket potatoes
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Crackling
Coleslaw
Salads
Stuffing
New potatoes

See the full menu

Events we cater in Rowhook

You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.

In Rowhook and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:

Milestone birthdays
Corporate events
Wakes
Parties at home

If you had Farlington Strood Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park.

What to look for in a quote

Whether VAT is included
The full menu and the sides
What the price includes, item by item
How dietary needs are handled

Choosing a hog roast caterer

The menu, dish by dish

Rolls and gluten-free rolls

Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.

Roast pork

Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.

Working with your venue

Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.

Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.

Rowhook questions

Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?

Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.

How far is Rowhook from London?

Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.

Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?

It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.

What happens when we hire a hog roast?

You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.

How soon do you get booked up?

Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.

Do you come to Rowhook?

Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Rowhook and the rest of West Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.

Is there a non-pork option?

There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.

How long does the roast need?

Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.

The process

People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Planning an evening hog roast in Rowhook? 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.

It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.

Getting ready for the day

Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Have a level outdoor spot ready
Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees

Getting a price

We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.

Ask for a quote

Planning help

How much does a hog roast cost?

Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet

Next to a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.