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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Colwood, West Sussex
Party hog roast in Colwood: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Reunions
- Christenings
- Engagement parties
Party hog roast for Colwood
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Think about children’s portions
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
Ensure the gate or side passage is open when we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Party hog roast in Colwood, slow-roasted on site
For a christening or naming day in Colwood, a hog roast at home means everyone eats together, and nobody misses the celebration. We are often asked to cater naming ceremonies and getting-engaged parties, serving crackling, hog roast rolls and apple sauce.
In a small place like Colwood, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Colwood (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Common questions in Colwood
Is Colwood too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can we cook it ourselves?
If you’re happy to roast and carve, yes. Most people prefer us to cook so they can enjoy the party.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- A heads-up for next door
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Nearby places to Colwood
Also in Colwood
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What affects the price in Colwood
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Time on site
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, it is light in Colwood until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Events we cater in Colwood
You get to enjoy your own party.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement parties
- Big family get-togethers
- Anniversary parties
- Getting-engaged parties
Parks such as Leonardslee generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Hosting a hog roast party in Colwood
Colwood is about 5 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Colwood and the surrounding area. Colwood is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Colwood are Tyes Place (3.4 miles north-east) and Ockenden Manor (3.6 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Colwood, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in RH17, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your party is on Earwig Lane and Cross Colwood Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Colwood we cover include Crabtree (1 mile north-west), Lower Beeding (2 miles north-west), Slaugham (3 miles north), Plummers Plain (3 miles north) and Monk's Gate (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Colwood includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away