West Sussex · England
Hog Roast Hire in Sharpthorne
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Sharpthorne.
- Club events and presentations
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Hog roast hire for Sharpthorne
Hog roast hire in Sharpthorne, slow-roasted on site
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We cook at your venue in Sharpthorne, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for weddings, day or evening and gatherings after a funeral.
Somewhere like Sharpthorne, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Sharpthorne (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Around midsummer it stays light in Sharpthorne until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
A hog roast in Sharpthorne: local details
Sharpthorne is about 4 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in Sharpthorne, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Sharpthorne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like West Hoathly CofE Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Historic houses near Sharpthorne include Priest House (0.5 miles west) and Gravetye Manor (1 mile north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Sharpthorne is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Here we cover the RH19 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, Marlpit Road and Bayhams Field or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in West Hoathly (1 mile west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Selsfield Common (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (4 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles south) and East Grinstead Museum (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (within half a mile west)
Perfect for your event in Sharpthorne
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Sharpthorne. Typical bookings include:
- Festive gatherings
- Wakes
- Staff days and open days
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.6 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Any travel or access charges
How we price a hog roast
We work out each quote from:
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information
We’ll agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Your questions about a hog roast in Sharpthorne
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Sharpthorne too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Is all of West Sussex covered?
West Sussex is part of our area, including Sharpthorne. Ask for a quote.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Also near Sharpthorne
More for events in Sharpthorne
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards