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Party Hog Roast in Rowfant
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party turns the food into a centrepiece of your party in Rowfant.
- Engagement parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Summer parties in the garden
Book a hog roast in Rowfant
Planning a party in Rowfant
Rowfant is about 4 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cater parties of every size in Rowfant. We bring hog roasts to 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Three Bridges station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. A christening at All Saints Parish Church followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Rowfant is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in RH10, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Copthorne (2 miles north-west), Worth (2 miles west), Pound Hill (2 miles west), Maidenbower (2 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (4 miles west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles east) and Broadfield (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include County Mall (3.6 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (4 miles west). Open spaces near Rowfant include Hedgecourt Lake.
About our party hog roast in Rowfant
Plan where the roaster will go: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We will help you choose. Typical bookings include getting-engaged parties and big family get-togethers, serving hog roast rolls, a vegan burger or sausage and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Rowfant, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Rowfant (RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- Travel to Rowfant
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- A photo of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By late September, sunset in Rowfant is about 7:05pm; by December it is about 3:55pm. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- 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 tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, at extra cost.
FAQs for Rowfant
Do you come out to small places like Rowfant?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do children like hog roasts?
Most children like pork in a soft roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussy eaters.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Events we cater in Rowfant
Children normally love it, with chicken as a backup.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Rowfant, including:
- Retirement celebrations
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Garden parties
- Engagement parties
Among the historic houses close to Rowfant are Gravetye Manor (2.7 miles south-east) and Saint Hill Manor (3.4 miles east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
A hog roast compared with other options
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger or more important parties. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Rowfant hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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