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Hog Roast Catering in Rusper, West Sussex
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Rusper. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Clubhouse events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Community events
Hog roast hire for Rusper
Hog roast hire for your event in Rusper
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Rusper, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. We serve halloumi skewers, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and corporate events.
In a hamlet or village like Rusper, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Rusper (RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with food vans, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Rusper is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Rusper
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Rusper from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is crackling included?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater in Rusper?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Rusper and West Sussex. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Where the roaster can go in Rusper
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Rusper
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Bringing a hog roast to Rusper
Rusper is about 4 miles west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Rusper, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Rusper is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Rusper to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Faygate station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. After a service at St Mary Magdalene church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rusper, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in RH12, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Cooks Mead and Chalice Walk, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For events just outside Rusper, we cover Lambs Green (1 mile east), Ifieldwood (2 miles east), Russ Hill (3 miles north-east), Bewbush (3 miles south-east) and Cudworth (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (4 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), East Grinstead (12 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Crawley Museum (3.9 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Warnham LNR.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
We will agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Places near Rusper
More for events in Rusper
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away