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Party Hog Roast in Maplehurst
Party hog roast in Maplehurst: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Christenings
- Family reunions
A hog roast near Maplehurst
How our party hog roast works in Maplehurst
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most hosts prefer us to do it, so they can enjoy the party. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and a vegan burger or sausage, and we are frequently booked for leaving and retirement do’s and garden parties.
A country party near Maplehurst is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose party hog roast in Maplehurst?
You’re a host, not a cook.
People around Maplehurst book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Street parties
- Christenings
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement celebrations
If the day starts at The Parish Church of St Andrew, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Maplehurst
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten
Ensure the gate or side passage is open when we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to doing it all yourself, you get to enjoy the party. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Hosting a hog roast party in Maplehurst
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cater parties of every size in Maplehurst. Maplehurst is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Maplehurst to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Christs Hospital station is about 3.8 miles away.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over the RH13 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For parties just outside Maplehurst, we cover Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
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Questions from Maplehurst
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Andrew: 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 come out to small places like Maplehurst?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
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.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What about kids?
Most children like pork in a soft roll, with chicken as an alternative.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In Maplehurst, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- 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.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Maplehurst
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A step-free way into the garden
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards