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Hog roast hire in RH18
We cater in every part of the RH18 postcode district, including Forest Row and Wych Cross. The hog is slow-roasted on site.
Hog roast catering across RH18
Where we cater in RH18
Occasions in RH18
- Film and TV sets
- Christmas parties
- Parties and birthdays
- Funerals and wakes
- Care homes
- Hog roast hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Wedding hog roast
- Corporate and staff days
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
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Hog roast hire in RH18: what to expect
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and alternatives for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Typical bookings include big birthdays and anniversaries and gatherings after a funeral, serving crackling, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
What it costs in RH18
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
What’s near Forest Row
Locally, our bookings take us close to Greenfields School, The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity and Forest Row Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Forest Row is East Grinstead station, about 3.2 miles north-west. A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (2.8 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
Hog roast hire across RH18
RH18 covers everything from Forest Row and Wych Cross to 1 small villages and hamlets, and a hog roast works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning access; village bookings mean planning lanes and ground.
Forest Row: If you are gathering after a service at a church like The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. For a fundraiser at a school like Forest Row Church of England Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Light matters for a long roast: in Forest Row, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
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.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Why a hog roast works
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in RH18: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving gives people something to watch.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near RH18, including:
- Parties at home
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Work summer parties
- Club events and presentations
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
RH18 questions
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is it just pork?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards