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Hog Roast Hire for Worth Abbey
Planning a hog roast in Worth Abbey? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Weddings and receptions
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Festive gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Worth Abbey
How our hog roast hire works in Worth Abbey
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Worth Abbey: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas fairs and sports clubs and societies, serving crackling, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken.
In a hamlet or village like Worth Abbey, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- Worth Abbey (RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast in Worth Abbey: local details
Worth Abbey is about 3 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Worth Abbey and the surrounding area. Worth Abbey is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Oriel High School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Abbey Church of Our Lady Help of Christians, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. Worth Abbey is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in RH10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Nearby, we also cater events in Balcombe Lane (2 miles south-west), Furnace Green (2 miles west), Balcombe (3 miles south), Pease Pottage (4 miles west) and Staplefield (5 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (3 miles west), Horsham (9 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (5 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (3.4 miles west) and Crawley Hospital (4 miles west). Open spaces near Worth Abbey include Tilgate Lake.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
Places near Worth Abbey
Other occasions in Worth Abbey
What affects the price in Worth Abbey
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Questions from Worth Abbey
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
Which station is closest to Worth Abbey?
The closest is Three Bridges station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can you cater in Worth Abbey?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Events we cater in Worth Abbey
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, so it suits informal events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Worth Abbey, including:
- Work summer parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christmas parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Coming by train? Three Bridges station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
- The space, cover and access they need
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Why choose a hog roast in Worth Abbey?
Next to a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In Worth Abbey, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away