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Hog Roast Catering in Woodmancote, West Sussex
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 Woodmancote.
- Milestone birthdays
- Parties at home
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Woodmancote?
How our hog roast hire works in Woodmancote
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that is hog roast hire in Woodmancote. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and you can add sides and other meats. We serve rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and salads, and typical bookings are for garden parties and barbecues and club events and presentations.
Somewhere as small as Woodmancote, 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. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Location
- Woodmancote (BN5)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which generally keeps the cost down. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will 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 that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
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Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Woodmancote
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Woodmancote
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Late September evenings in Woodmancote lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Who books hog roast hire in Woodmancote?
A roll needs no knife and fork, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
Hosts in Woodmancote book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Corporate events
- Christmas parties
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
Woodmancote: venues, access and local tips
Woodmancote is about 6 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Woodmancote is well within our area for events. Woodmancote is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Woodmancote to Brighton (8 miles away).
If you had Tottington Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. For anyone arriving by rail, Hassocks station is about 4.3 miles away. Woodmancote is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in BN5, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. For events just outside Woodmancote, we cover Blackstone (1 mile north-east), Small Dole (2 miles south-west), Henfield (2 miles north-west), Albourne (2 miles north-east) and High Cross (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (4 miles east). The countryside around Woodmancote includes Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
Woodmancote questions
Could you cook in Tottington Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is it just pork?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards