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Hog Roast Hire in Scaynes Hill
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 Scaynes Hill.
- Corporate events
- Parties at home
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Scaynes Hill
How our hog roast hire works in Scaynes Hill
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Scaynes Hill, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. We are often asked to cater wedding breakfasts and evening food and wakes and memorial gatherings, serving spit-roast lamb, salads and hog roast rolls.
Somewhere as small as Scaynes Hill, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- Scaynes Hill (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Bringing a hog roast to Scaynes Hill
Scaynes Hill is about 2 miles east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in Scaynes Hill, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Scaynes Hill is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Scaynes Hill to Brighton (11 miles away).
A green space like Eastern Road Nature Reserve is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. Historic houses near Scaynes Hill include Ockenden Manor (4.1 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Scaynes Hill is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cater events across RH17 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Lewes Road and Orchard Close, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Haywards Heath (2 miles west), North Chailey (2 miles south-east), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles south), Wivelsfield (2 miles south-west) and Chailey (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Parish Museum (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Scaynes Hill includes Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Nearby schools include Great Walstead School (1 mile north) and Oathall Community College (2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Farmers pub (within half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Scaynes Hill
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Evenings in Scaynes Hill 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.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
Your questions about a hog roast in Scaynes Hill
What’s the nearest station to Scaynes Hill?
The closest is Haywards Heath station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
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 bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Towns and villages near Scaynes Hill
Other occasions in Scaynes Hill
Events we cater in Scaynes Hill
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
However big or small the event in Scaynes Hill, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Sports clubs and societies
- Summer garden parties
- Community events
For a fundraiser at a school like St Augustine's CofE Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
- The full menu and the sides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away