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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Upperton, West Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your event in Upperton.
- Vintage rallies
- Festivals
- School fairs and sports days
A hog roast near Upperton
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU28 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
About our hog roast for events in Upperton
Country shows near Upperton suit a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. Whether it’s country shows and charity fundraisers, we can cook hog roast rolls, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage for your visitors.
Rural events near Upperton can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Upperton (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Upperton
It is the stall people find by following their noses.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Vintage rallies
- Charity fundraisers
- Tournaments and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of All Hallows? A hog roast draws people in.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Event approval for hot-food traders
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
For event organisers in Upperton
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Upperton events: pitches and permissions
Upperton is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Upperton and its neighbours for events. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU28, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Upperton, we also cover Tillington (1 mile south-east), Hampers Green (1 mile east), River (1 mile west), Petworth (1 mile south-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Upperton include Graffham Common and Blackdown.
Places near Upperton
What else we do in Upperton
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Chicken widens the choice.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Summer events in Upperton have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, we take the cooking off your volunteers. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Upperton
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Upperton: your questions answered
Is Upperton 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.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
What will our event need from you?
Tell us what your event requires, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards