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Party Hog Roast in Bolney
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your party in Bolney. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Wedding anniversaries
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
A hog roast near Bolney
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. For an evening party in Bolney, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:05pm. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you’re ready.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
About our party hog roast in Bolney
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: level ground outdoors, clear of the house and fences. We will help you choose. We serve rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and hog roast rolls, and we’re often booked for garden parties and big family get-togethers.
Near Bolney, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Where
- Bolney (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger parties. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Bolney parties: what to know
Bolney is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Bolney and the surrounding area are covered for parties. Bolney is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Within reach of Bolney are historic houses such as Ockenden Manor (2.5 miles east) and Tyes Place (3.2 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, Wivelsfield station, about 4.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Bolney, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across RH17 and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Cherry Lane and Top Street; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover parties in Crosspost (1 mile south-west), Twineham Green (2 miles south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (3 miles south-west) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A heads-up for next door
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
FAQs for Bolney
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We are gathering after a service at St Mary Magdalene'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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Should we warn the neighbours?
A friendly word helps: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. They may want a roll.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Occasions we serve in Bolney
You get to enjoy your own party.
Whatever the occasion in Bolney, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Summer parties in the garden
- Neighbourhood parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mary Magdalene's Church, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
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What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards