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Party Hog Roast in Handcross
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Handcross and across West Sussex.
- Retirement parties
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Christenings and naming days
Party hog roast in Handcross
Parties in Handcross: homes, halls and local tips
Handcross is about 4 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cater parties across Handcross and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Balcombe station, about 2.8 miles east, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Handcross are Tyes Place (1.9 miles south-east) and Ockenden Manor (4.2 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Wherever your party is in RH17, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Windmill Platt, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Handcross, we also cover Slaugham (1 mile south), Plummers Plain (2 miles south-west), Colgate (3 miles north-west), Broadfield (3 miles north) and Lower Beeding (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (4 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Hospital (4.3 miles north). Within reach you will find Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local schools include Handcross Park School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
About our party hog roast in Handcross
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most people choose the catered option, and spend time with their guests. Whether it is summer parties in the garden and retirement parties, we can cook coleslaw, jacket potatoes and crackling and more.
A country party near Handcross is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Handcross (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to ordering takeaway, a hog roast is part of the party, not just the food. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Handcross
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What affects the price in Handcross
Things that change the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Handcross
It feeds a crowd at once, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Handcross, such as:
- Wedding anniversaries
- Engagement celebrations
- Big family get-togethers
- Christenings
After a christening at a church like All Saints, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. A summer party in Handcross stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to 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.
Planning help
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Nearby places to Handcross
What else we do in Handcross
Questions from Handcross
Is Handcross close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at All Saints: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the 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.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards