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Party Hog Roast in Jacob's Post
We bring a hog roast for your party to Jacob's Post and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Garden parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Wedding anniversaries
Party hog roast in Jacob's Post
Party hog roast in Jacob's Post, slow-roasted on site
Throwing a party is hard work. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we roast, carve, serve and clear. Typical bookings include neighbourhood parties and retirement celebrations, with apple sauce, jacket potatoes and coleslaw.
Country parties near Jacob's Post suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Jacob's Post (RH15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Parties in Jacob's Post: homes, halls and local tips
Jacob's Post is about 1 mile west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Jacob's Post and the surrounding area. Jacob's Post is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Jacob's Post to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Providence Strict Baptist Chapel, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Burgess Hill station, about 0.7 miles south-east. Jacob's Post is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across RH15. Your party could be at a house on Downs Road, London Road and Western Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Jacob's Post, we also cover Burgess Hill (1 mile east), Abbotsford (1 mile north), World's End (1 mile east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Burgess Hill Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Jacob's Post include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakmeeds Community College (0.6 miles south-east) and St Paul's Catholic College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (within half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Jacob's Post
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every party is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Also near Jacob's Post
Also in Jacob's Post
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing generally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
We get there early to start the roast, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Jacob's Post is about 7:05pm; by December it’s about 3:55pm. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Send a photo of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Jacob's Post, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Jacob's Post
How far is Jacob's Post from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Jacob's Post?
Burgess Hill station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Can we cook it ourselves?
If you are happy to roast and carve, yes. Most people prefer us to cook so they can enjoy the party.
Do we need cover?
We bring cover for the roaster; plan shelter for guests in bad weather.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What about kids?
Generally, yes, so we get the amounts right.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant booking, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Occasions we serve in Jacob's Post
One roast feeds everyone together, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
People around Jacob's Post book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Big birthday parties
- Retirement parties
- Family reunions
- Garden parties
Among the historic houses close to Jacob's Post are Ockenden Manor (3.2 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away