West Sussex · England
Party Hog Roast in East Grinstead
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your party in East Grinstead. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Retirement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Party hog roast for East Grinstead
How our party hog roast works in East Grinstead
A big birthday deserves a centrepiece, and a whole hog roasting in the garden is exactly that. The smell sets the mood. Whether it is big birthday parties and garden parties, we will put together a menu of jacket potatoes, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage and more.
Garden parties are a favourite in East Grinstead, and a hall or club works if the garden is small. All we need is a level spot with clearance. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- East Grinstead (RH19)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in East Grinstead
It feeds a crowd at once, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in East Grinstead. Here are some of the most popular:
- Naming ceremonies
- Summer parties in the garden
- Reunions
- Engagement celebrations
Historic houses near East Grinstead include Saint Hill Manor (1.7 miles south-west) and Standen (1.7 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Think about children’s portions
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We set up in the agreed spot, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
Also near East Grinstead
What else we do in East Grinstead
For event organisers in East Grinstead
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, 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, sharing timings and a site plan.
Parties in East Grinstead: homes, halls and local tips
East Grinstead is about 8 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around East Grinstead, from gardens to fields. East Grinstead is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from East Grinstead to Brighton (21 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Our Lady and St Peter's Church, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. Guests arriving by train should know that East Grinstead station is in East Grinstead itself. East Grinstead is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over the RH19 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and London Road, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. East Grinstead is on the A22 and A264, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Dormans Park (1 mile north), Saint Hill Green (2 miles south), Felbridge (2 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-east) and Felcourt (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (8 miles west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (9 miles west) and Bewbush (9 miles west). East Grinstead is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex, with lots of choice for parties.
Nearby you’ll also find East Grinstead Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Queen Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Sackville School (0.7 miles south-east) and Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (less than half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Where the roaster can go in East Grinstead
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A word with the neighbours
- Parking close to the house
- A spot well away from the house
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Autumn parties in East Grinstead get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your party
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
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 we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or RH19 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for East Grinstead
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to East Grinstead?
East Grinstead station, in East Grinstead itself.
Is our garden suitable?
Most gardens can work, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you bring a gazebo?
The roaster has its own cover; plan shelter for guests in bad weather.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away