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Party Hog Roast for Sharpthorne
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Sharpthorne.
- Garden parties
- Reunions
- Street parties
Party hog roast in Sharpthorne
About our party hog roast in Sharpthorne
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Sharpthorne suit a hog roast: one roast, enough for a crowd. We serve and tidy up. We are often asked to cater retirement celebrations and engagement celebrations, with hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and jacket potatoes.
Near Sharpthorne, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Sharpthorne (RH19)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Parties in Sharpthorne: homes, halls and local tips
Sharpthorne is about 4 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We cater parties across Sharpthorne and nearby. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Priest House (0.5 miles west) and Gravetye Manor (1 mile north-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. A christening at St Margaret's Church followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Sharpthorne is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in RH19, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your party could be at a house on Station Road, Marlpit Road and Bayhams Field or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater parties in West Hoathly (1 mile west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Selsfield Common (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (4 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles south) and East Grinstead Museum (3.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (under half a mile west)
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Sunset in Sharpthorne is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 3:55pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Think about children’s portions
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
We set up in the agreed spot, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Occasions we serve in Sharpthorne
It suits all ages, from grandparents to toddlers.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Sharpthorne:
- Engagement parties
- Christenings
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Family reunions
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.6 miles north of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
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Questions from Sharpthorne
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at St Margaret's Church?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about kids?
Most children like pork in a soft roll, with chicken as an alternative.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What about the neighbours?
It’s worth warning them: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. They may want a roll.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we’ll give you an honest answer.
Why choose a hog roast in Sharpthorne?
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, a catered hog roast gives you the day back. 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 Sharpthorne hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What affects the price in Sharpthorne
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards