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Party Hog Roast for Forest Row
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party turns the food into a centrepiece of your party in Forest Row.
- Anniversary parties
- Retirement parties
- Garden parties
Party hog roast in Forest Row
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
About our party hog roast in Forest Row
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We roast on site in Forest Row, then carve at the time you choose, so you can enjoy your own party. On the menu are apple sauce, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for big birthday parties and garden parties.
In a place like Forest Row, a party at home is usually the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll do the rest. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Forest Row (RH18)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with takeaway pizzas, a hog roast is part of the party, not just the food. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Forest Row
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Why choose party hog roast in Forest Row?
One roast feeds everyone together, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
However big or small the event in Forest Row, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Milestone birthdays
- Reunions
- Naming ceremonies
- Wedding anniversaries
For guests coming by train, East Grinstead station is about 3.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
Parties in Forest Row: homes, halls and local tips
Forest Row is about 3 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to Forest Row for parties and the places nearby. Forest Row is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Forest Row to Brighton (19 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Forest Row are Standen (2.3 miles west) and Hammerwood Park (2.8 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If the day starts at The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Forest Row, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of East Sussex takes in RH18. Whether your party is on Evelyn Clark Square, Station Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Forest Row, we also cover Coleman's Hatch (1 mile east), Wych Cross (2 miles south), Upper Hartfield (2 miles east), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (13 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (2.8 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
- Schools near Forest Row include Greenfields School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Foresters Arms (under half a mile north)
Where the roaster can go in Forest Row
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Parking close to the house
- A step-free way into the garden
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Forest Row, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 3:55pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
FAQs for Forest Row
Is Forest Row close to London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you cover Forest Row?
Yes, Forest Row is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards