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Hog roast hire in RH19
Planning an event in RH19? We cover East Grinstead, Felbridge and Ashurst Wood and every street in between, with the hog roasted on site and carved to order.
Planning an event in RH19?
Where we cater in RH19
- East Grinstead
- Felbridge
- Ashurst Wood
- Dormans Park
- Sharpthorne
- West Hoathly
- Felcourt
- Furnace Wood
- Selsfield Common
- Saint Hill Green
- Hammerwood
What we do in RH19
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Christmas parties
- Care homes
- Corporate and staff days
- Parties and birthdays
- Funerals and wakes
- Hog roast hire
- Wedding hog roast
- Film and TV sets
- See everything we do
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Hog roast hire across RH19
Booking a hog roast means you don’t have to cook. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, then carve and serve at the time you choose. We’re frequently asked to cater festive gatherings and weddings and receptions, with hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and salads.
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Pricing in RH19
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why hosts in RH19 choose us
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Get a quote
It’s 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.
Landmarks near East Grinstead
Around East Grinstead, we cater at homes and venues near Our Lady and St Peter's Church, The Railway pub and Sackville School. You’ll also find St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts (1.3 miles north). There’s a railway station in East Grinstead itself: East Grinstead station. Nearby you’ll also find East Grinstead Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.
A hog roast across RH19: what to know
There are 3 towns and 10 villages and hamlets in RH19, so whether your event is in East Grinstead, Felbridge and Ashurst Wood or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan. The High Weald National Landscape is within easy reach of places across RH19, so check venue rules on outside caterers for countryside events.
East Grinstead: Within reach of East Grinstead are historic houses such as Saint Hill Manor (1.7 miles south-west) and Standen (1.7 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. If guests are travelling by rail, there is a station right in East Grinstead: East Grinstead station. Evenings in East Grinstead stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
If timings shift, tell us: we can hold the roast for a while.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
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.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. A buffet can sit out all afternoon.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
Why a hog roast works
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, so it suits informal events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
People around RH19 book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Summer garden parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
RH19 questions
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you cook it or do we?
Either: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Catering is the most popular choice.
Is all of West Sussex covered?
West Sussex is part of our area. Ask for a quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you serve the crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards