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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Cocking, West Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your team turns the food into a centrepiece of your staff event in Cocking.
- Team-building days
- Site openings
- Retirement do’s
Corporate hog roast in Cocking
Corporate hog roast in Cocking, carved to order
A corporate hog roast feeds a team without anyone leaving site. We set up in a car park, yard or courtyard in Cocking, roast through the morning and serve at your lunch break. Typical bookings include site open days and new premises openings, with coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and crackling.
Rural businesses around Cocking can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a hog roast a real treat. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Cocking (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Staff days in Cocking: access and travel
Cocking is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cater staff events of every size in Cocking. Cocking is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 22 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Cocking are Cowdray House (2.6 miles north) and West Dean House (3.3 miles south). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU29, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. Whether your staff event is on Bell Lane, The Croft and Cherry Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Bepton (1 mile north-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north), Heyshott (1 mile east) and Bepton Common (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (11 miles south-west) and Rustington (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (2.5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
How we price a hog roast for your team
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Send us the date, the address or GU29 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Cocking?
Compared with a formal plated lunch, a hog roast is relaxed and typically better value. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Cocking
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, for the alternatives
Give us a contact on site for the day, so we can find you quickly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. After-work summer events in Cocking have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer and 8:50pm in late May, which suits a team barbecue-style evening. In late September, the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We sort access and send a quote.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Service is fast once we carve.
- We leave the site clean.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Cocking: your questions answered
How far is Cocking from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Cocking too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you serve a fixed lunch break?
Yes. We time the roast to be ready and serve quickly. Rolls are the fastest way to serve.
Can a company book?
Send your requirements, and we’ll set out the terms with your quote.
Can you set up in our car park?
Anywhere suitable and approved, as long as it is outdoors.
Can you feed staff and families?
We do. Include visitors in your numbers and we’ll plan for everyone.
Is a hog roast smart enough for clients?
It can be dressed up, with plates or china.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Occasions we serve in Cocking
There are options for people who don’t eat pork.
People around Cocking book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Summer staff parties
- Milestone celebrations
- Client and customer events
Cocking sits roughly 47 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Other occasions in Cocking
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away