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Party Hog Roast in Tilgate
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your party in Tilgate. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Big family get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Wedding anniversaries
A hog roast near Tilgate
Party hog roast in Tilgate, slow-roasted on site
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We roast on site in Tilgate, then carve at the time you choose, so you can enjoy your own party. We serve crackling, hog roast rolls and jacket potatoes, and we are frequently booked for naming ceremonies and close and cul-de-sac parties.
In a place like Tilgate, a party at home is usually the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Tilgate (RH10, RH11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- A word with the neighbours
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Tilgate
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Places near Tilgate
Other occasions in Tilgate
Planning a party in Tilgate
Tilgate is about 1 mile south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to Tilgate for parties and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Tilgate to Brighton (19 miles away).
Within reach of Tilgate are historic houses such as Tyes Place (4.6 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, Crawley station is about 0.6 miles away.
Parties anywhere in RH10 and RH11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Your party could be at a house on York Road, Nash Road and Cook Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Tilgate we cover include Southgate (1 mile west), Crawley (1 mile north-west), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east), Maidenbower (1 mile east) and West Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles west).
A little further out are County Mall (0.7 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Tilgate includes Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Tilgate include Three Bridges Junior School (0.5 miles north-west) and Thomas Bennett Community College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Grasshopper pub (within half a mile south)
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Why choose a hog roast in Tilgate?
Next to doing it all yourself, a catered hog roast gives you the day back. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your party in Tilgate. Evening parties in Tilgate need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your party for a quote: use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Questions from Tilgate
Can you cater after a service at Holy Trinity?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Tilgate?
The closest is Crawley station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, for confident cooks. Most people prefer us to cook so they can enjoy the party.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away