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Hog Roast for Events in Dial Post
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Dial Post.
- Fundraising events
- School fairs and sports days
- Summer fêtes
Hog roast for events in Dial Post
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-May events in Dial Post have light until about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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How our hog roast for events works in Dial Post
How the food is paid for depends on the event: a catered package paid by the organiser, or a stall selling to visitors. Let us know what you have in mind. On the menu are a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and we’re often booked for car and steam shows and school events.
At a fête or show near Dial Post, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Dial Post (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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More for events in Dial Post
Fairs, fêtes and events in Dial Post
Dial Post is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover events in Dial Post, along with the towns and villages around it. Dial Post is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Dial Post to Brighton (13 miles away).
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From The Green, Swallows Lane and Bentons Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Whitehall (2 miles north-west), Shipley (2 miles north), West Grinstead (2 miles north-east), Broomer's Corner (2 miles north-west) and Partridge Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (10 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
The countryside around Dial Post includes Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Dial Post: your questions answered
Is Dial Post too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Dial Post close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the details.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Why choose a hog roast in Dial Post?
Next to volunteers cooking, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Dial Post
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Dial Post
The smell alone brings visitors over.
Whatever the occasion in Dial Post, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Food and music festivals
- Vintage rallies
- School fairs and sports days
- Club events
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Permission for cooking on the site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Dial Post
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards