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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Ashington, West Sussex
Hog roast for events in Ashington: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Summer fêtes
- Country shows
- Festivals
A hog roast near Ashington
How our hog roast for events works in Ashington
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. Popular choices include a vegan burger or sausage, apple sauce and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for club events and vintage rallies.
A fête near Ashington might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Location
- Ashington (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Remember stuffing usually contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
- Signpost the stall clearly
We get to the pitch early, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. At midsummer, events in Ashington stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Plates or china
- Travel to Ashington
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or RH20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Ashington
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
However big or small the event in Ashington, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Car shows and rallies
- Church and village fêtes
- Club events
- Agricultural and country shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as Ashington Methodist Church, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
FAQs for Ashington
Do you come out to small places like Ashington?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Event catering near Ashington
Ashington is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cater events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ashington and the surrounding area. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
A school like Ashington CofE Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Ashington, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in RH20, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include London Road, The Sands and Hillcrest Drive, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover events in Wiston (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles east), Broomer's Corner (3 miles north) and Whitehall (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ashington include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Schools near Ashington include Rydon Community College (2 miles west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, we take the cooking off your volunteers. 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.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our prices page or the cost guide.
More for events in Ashington
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away