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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Marehill, West Sussex
Hog roast for events in Marehill: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Car shows and rallies
- PTA summer fairs
- Village fêtes
Hog roast for events in Marehill
About our hog roast for events in Marehill
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We are self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. Whether it’s summer fêtes and food and music festivals, we will put together a menu of crackling, halloumi skewers and apple sauce for your visitors.
At a fête or show near Marehill, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Marehill (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In late May, sunset in Marehill is about 8:50pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RH20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for your event
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
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
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Marehill?
Compared with a barbecue stall, carving is faster than grilling to order. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Marehill
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Event catering near Marehill
Marehill is about 10 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Marehill. We cater all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Pulborough station, about 1.6 miles west, is the nearest station. A summer fête at Wiggonholt Church is the classic setting for a hog roast. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Marehill, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in RH20, we can roast on site for your visitors. Your event could be at a house on West Chiltington Road, Tudor Close and Kings Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Marehill we cover include Nutbourne (1 mile north-east), Broomershill (1 mile north-west), Wiggonholt (1 mile south), West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-east) and West Chiltington (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Amberley Castle (4 miles south-west) and The Storrington And District Museum (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Make the stall easy to find
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Also near Marehill
More for events in Marehill
Events we cater in Marehill
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Marehill, including:
- Club events
- Community days and street fairs
- Car shows and rallies
- Fundraising events
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marehill: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Marehill close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
That depends on the event. Tell us what you have in mind and we will talk it through.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards