West Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in River, West Sussex
Treat your staff to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your staff event in River. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Away days
- Long-service celebrations
- Family fun days
Planning an event in River?
Corporate hog roast in River, carved to order
A corporate hog roast feeds a team without anyone leaving site. We roast on site in River through the morning and carve at the time you set. Typical bookings include client and customer events and retirements and long-service awards, with crackling, coleslaw and salads.
Rural businesses around River can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- River (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for your team
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. After-work summer events in River have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer and 8:50pm in late May, which suits a team barbecue-style evening. By late September, sunset is around 7:05pm.
- Tell us where, when, how many and the serving time.
- We check site access and send a price.
- We arrive in good time and start the roast under cover.
- We serve quickly within your break.
- We pack away and leave the site as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your staff event: send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A named contact for the day
- Shelter for the team
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Planning a team lunch in River
River is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for your team in River? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Central London is about 42 miles from River, well within our area. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
For staff events in GU28, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Upperton (1 mile east), Selham (2 miles south), Tillington (2 miles south-east), South Ambersham (2 miles south-west) and Hampers Green (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Rustington (15 miles south-east), Storrington (11 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (1.3 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (3 miles south-east). The countryside around River includes Graffham Common and Blackdown.
- Local pubs include The Hollist Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A hog roast or other catering?
If it is for clients, add china, sides and a second roast for a more polished feel. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
River questions
Do you come out to small places like River?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is River from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you need a car park?
Most car parks and yards are fine, if there’s a level spot away from buildings and vehicles.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can you work to our lunch time?
We plan the roast around your break. Rolls are the fastest way to serve.
Other occasions in River
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name someone in facilities or reception for the day, so we can find you quickly.
If it is a themed open day, tell us.
Why choose corporate hog roast in River?
Service is fast, ideal for a set break.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Staff summer days
- New premises openings
- End-of-project celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Petworth House (2.4 miles east) and Cowdray House (3.1 miles west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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