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Party Hog Roast in Ardingly
We bring a hog roast for your party across Ardingly and West Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Engagement celebrations
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Retirement celebrations
Book a hog roast in Ardingly
Party hog roast in Ardingly, carved to order
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Ardingly suit a hog roast: hearty food that feeds everyone at once. Our staff serve and clear. We serve rotisserie chicken, jacket potatoes and crackling, and typical bookings are for big birthday parties and garden parties.
Country parties near Ardingly suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Ardingly (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
For event organisers in Ardingly
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
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.
Events we cater in Ardingly
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Ardingly, including:
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings
- Reunions
- Neighbourhood parties
If the day starts at St Peter's Church, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
At food time, we carve and serve, then clear up the serving area.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
DIY or catered? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger or more important parties. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning a party in Ardingly
Ardingly is about 3 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We cater parties of every size in Ardingly. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Balcombe station, about 2.5 miles west. Within reach of Ardingly are historic houses such as Priest House (2.2 miles north-east) and Gravetye Manor (3.1 miles north). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. Ardingly is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on High Street, Munnion Road and Price Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For parties just outside Ardingly, we cover Little London (1 mile north), Highbrook (1 mile north-east), Lindfield (2 miles south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles east) and West Hoathly (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2 miles east) and Princess Royal Hospital (3.9 miles south). Open spaces near Ardingly include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Ardingly Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Ardingly questions
We are gathering after a service at St Peter's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Ardingly from London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Can we cook it ourselves?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We’ll talk you through it when we quote.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Most children like pork in a soft roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussy eaters.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you cover Ardingly?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Places near Ardingly
What else we do in Ardingly
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A step-free way into the garden
- A heads-up for next door
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In Ardingly, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening carve is normally in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RH17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards