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Hog Roast for Events for Small Dole
Looking for a hog roast for your event in Small Dole? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- PTA summer fairs
- Car and steam shows
- Fundraising events
Hog roast for events for Small Dole
What happens on the day
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. Late-September events in Small Dole lose the light at about 7:05pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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About our hog roast for events in Small Dole
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We are self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. Whether it’s school fairs and sports days and car shows and rallies, we can cook hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage.
Rural events near Small Dole can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. 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.
- Area
- Small Dole (BN5)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Small Dole
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with cold food stalls, hot food is popular in any season. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rotisserie chicken
For visitors who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
Planning for dietary needs
Some visitors won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Balance the food line-up
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Make the stall easy to find
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Permission for cooking on the site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
Running an event in Small Dole
Small Dole is about 5 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Hosts in Small Dole book us for events of all sizes. Small Dole is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 8 miles away.
Events in parks such as Tottington Wood need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 6 miles of Small Dole, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cater events across BN5 and the streets around it. Local streets include Downsview, Tottington Drive and Orchard Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in Woodmancote (2 miles north-east), Henfield (2 miles north), Blackstone (2 miles north-east), Albourne (3 miles north-east) and High Cross (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Steyning Museum (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Small Dole includes Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
FAQs for Small Dole
How far is Small Dole from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Can you cater in Small Dole?
Yes, Small Dole is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you do a school fair?
Yes, if the school agrees. Tell us the date and pitch.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Perfect for your event in Small Dole
It copes with an all-day event, serving through the agreed hours.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Small Dole. Typical bookings include:
- Church and village fêtes
- Town and village days
- Country shows
- Festivals
For anyone arriving by train, Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 4.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
What affects the price in Small Dole
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BN5 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards