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Party Hog Roast in Mackerel's Common
Looking for a hog roast for your party in Mackerel's Common? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Getting-engaged parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
A hog roast near Mackerel's Common
About our party hog roast in Mackerel's Common
For a christening or naming day in Mackerel's Common, a hog roast in the garden feeds the whole family, without anyone stuck cooking. Whether it’s retirement celebrations and 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, we can cook a vegan burger or sausage, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Near Mackerel's Common, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. 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
- Mackerel's Common (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Party venues around Mackerel's Common
Mackerel's Common is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, parties around Mackerel's Common suit a hog roast. Mackerel's Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Mackerel's Common to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that Billingshurst station is about 4.8 miles away. Historic houses near Mackerel's Common include Petworth House (4.6 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
We cover parties in every part of RH14 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Mackerel's Common, we also cover Kirdford (1 mile south), Plaistow (2 miles north), Ifold (2 miles north), Balls Cross (2 miles south-west) and Wisborough Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (10 miles east), Broadfield (15 miles east), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
The countryside around Mackerel's Common includes The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant booking, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Mackerel's Common
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Parking close to the house
- A word with the neighbours
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Find out who does not eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
Warn the neighbours: the roast cooks for hours.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, quoted separately.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Mackerel's Common until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for your party
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Mackerel's Common
- How long the roast and service take
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- A picture of the cooking area
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Mackerel's Common questions
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Mackerel's Common from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you cater in Mackerel's Common?
Yes, Mackerel's Common is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We’ll talk you through it when we quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
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Events we cater in Mackerel's Common
It feeds a crowd at once, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
Whatever the occasion in Mackerel's Common, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Engagement parties
- Christenings
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Milestone birthdays
A christening at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards