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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Goring-by-Sea and the surrounding area.
- Community days and street fairs
- PTA summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers
A hog roast near Goring-by-Sea
Hog roast for events near Goring-by-Sea
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Goring-by-Sea. We cook on site and carve to order, so visitors get hot food fast. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, a vegan burger or sausage and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for school events and charity days.
In Goring-by-Sea, one popular trader keeps it simple. A hog roast does that. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat.
- Area
- Goring-by-Sea (BN12, BN99, BN13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Running an event in Goring-by-Sea
Goring-by-Sea is about 1 mile south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in Goring-by-Sea, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Goring-by-Sea is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Mary's Church, are a natural home for a hog roast. If visitors are coming by train, Goring-By-Sea station is about 0.5 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles of Goring-by-Sea, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN12, BN99 and BN13, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Sea Lane, Jupp's Lane and Goring Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in Ferring (1 mile west), Hangleton (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles north) and West Kingston (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (5 miles east), Rustington (4 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.6 miles north-east) and The Acre (1.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Goring-by-Sea include Chatsmore Catholic High School (0.5 miles north-west) and Worthing College (0.8 miles north-east)
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
What affects the price in Goring-by-Sea
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BN12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a barbecue stall, carving is faster than grilling to order. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Goring-by-Sea
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose hog roast for events in Goring-by-Sea?
It’s the stall people find by following their noses.
Here’s what people in Goring-by-Sea most often book a hog roast for:
- Fun runs and sports events
- Food and music festivals
- Town and village days
- Fundraising events
A school like Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
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.
Towns and villages near Goring-by-Sea
Also in Goring-by-Sea
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Common questions in Goring-by-Sea
Can you do a hog roast in Durrington Minature Railway?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
How far is Goring-by-Sea from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you need power on site?
Mainly a pitch and access. Everything else comes with us.
Do you do charity events?
We are happy to talk it through.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your visitors will smell it long before they see it. At midsummer, events in Goring-by-Sea stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
We get to the pitch early, timed for the gates opening.
Chicken widens the choice.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away