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Party Hog Roast for Balls Cross
Party hog roast in Balls Cross: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christenings and naming days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Getting-engaged parties
Planning an event in Balls Cross?
About our party hog roast in Balls Cross
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We roast on site in Balls Cross, then carve at the time you choose, so you’re not stuck in the kitchen. Whether it is 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays and street parties, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and apple sauce.
Country parties near Balls Cross suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Where
- Balls Cross (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Parking close to the house
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Add a dietary question to the invite
Ensure the gate or side passage is open when we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
Towns and villages near Balls Cross
More for events in Balls Cross
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Occasions we serve in Balls Cross
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
Whatever the occasion in Balls Cross, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Engagement parties
- Retirement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
Within reach of Balls Cross are historic houses such as Petworth House (2.9 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Balls Cross: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Holy Trinity 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Balls Cross?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Do you come to Balls Cross?
Yes, Balls Cross is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Hosting a hog roast party in Balls Cross
Balls Cross is about 12 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Balls Cross and its neighbours for parties. We cater all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Holy Trinity Church, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Balls Cross, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in GU28, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Kirdford (2 miles east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-east), Plaistow (3 miles north-east), Ifold (4 miles north-east) and Wisborough Green (4 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (12 miles east), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south), Storrington (10 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Balls Cross include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Sunset in Balls Cross is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is usually in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your party: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away