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Party Hog Roast in Hickstead
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your party in Hickstead. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Garden parties
- Getting-engaged parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
A hog roast near Hickstead
Party venues around Hickstead
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits parties around Hickstead, whatever the venue. Hickstead is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 10 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Burgess Hill station, about 3.1 miles east. Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (3.4 miles north-east) and Tyes Place (5 miles north). 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 5 miles of Hickstead, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the RH17 and BN6 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover parties in Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Hickstead includes Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include St Paul's Catholic College (1.8 miles east)
Party hog roast near Hickstead
For a christening or naming day in Hickstead, a hog roast at home means everyone eats together, and nobody misses the celebration. Whether it is retirement celebrations and christenings, we can cook rotisserie chicken, a vegan burger or sausage and jacket potatoes and more.
Near Hickstead, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, you get to enjoy the party. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Served at the time you choose
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our pricing and the cost guide.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every party is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
Every party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Think about children’s portions
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
We get there early to start the roast, so it’s cooking when guests arrive.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose party hog roast in Hickstead?
You are a host, not a cook, because we do the cooking and serving.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hickstead and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Christenings
- Family reunions
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- A word with the neighbours
- A spot well away from the house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Hickstead
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
What else we do in Hickstead
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Sunset in Hickstead is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is generally in daylight. After about 3:55pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Common questions in Hickstead
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Hickstead close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you bring a gazebo?
We bring cover for the roaster; plan shelter for guests in bad weather.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Is our garden suitable?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot away from the house and trees, given access for the equipment. A picture helps.
Do you cover Hickstead?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hickstead and West Sussex. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can we cook it ourselves?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away