Slow-roasted pork with crackling and pulled pork on a wooden board

West Sussex · England

Hog Roast Catering in Apuldram, West Sussex

Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your event in Apuldram. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.

Milestone birthdays
Christmas fairs
Wakes

Planning an event in Apuldram?

DIY versus a catered hog roast

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.

You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.

How our hog roast hire works in Apuldram

Our hog roast hire is fully catered: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. On the menu are new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for festive gatherings and weddings and receptions.

In a hamlet or village like Apuldram, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.

Area: Apuldram (PO20, PO19)
County: West Sussex
On the menu: Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
Alongside: Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
Quotes: Ask us for a quote
Last updated: 26 October 2026

A rolled roast of pork with crisp crackling on a round board

What happens on the day

We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. By late September, sunset in Apuldram is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.

Send us your date, numbers and address.
We check the space and quote.
We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
We pack away and leave you to it.

How to prepare

Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees

How to get a price

A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.

Tell us about your event

Questions from Apuldram

Is Apuldram close to London?

Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.

What’s the nearest station to Apuldram?

Chichester station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.

How far ahead should we book?

The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.

Is crackling included?

Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.

How much room do you need?

A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.

How much does a hog roast cost?

Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.

Is our garden big enough?

Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. A picture helps us check.

What happens after service?

Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.

Where the roaster can go in Apuldram

We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:

A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
Permission from the venue or landowner
Vehicle access close to the cooking area

If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.

From the roaster

Apple sauce
Coleslaw
Rotisserie chicken
Stuffing
Spit-roast lamb
Halloumi skewers (V)
New potatoes
Salads
Roast or jacket potatoes
Hog roast rolls
Crackling
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)

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What affects the price in Apuldram

There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:

Site access
The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The number of people
The date and time of year

Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.

Getting an accurate quote

Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:

Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Any venue rules
Your date and serving time
The address or postcode

Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.

Diets, allergies and alternatives

Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:

Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages

Expect us to be on site for much of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.

A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.

Occasions we serve in Apuldram

Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.

Whatever the occasion in Apuldram, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:

Milestone birthdays
Corporate events
Wakes
Christmas parties

For anyone arriving by rail, Chichester station is about 1.2 miles away.

What to look for in a quote

A clear list of what’s included
How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Whether plates or china are included
How many staff will carve and serve

Choosing a hog roast caterer

Is a hog roast right for your event?

Compared with a cold buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.

Why us?

A clear quote with everything listed
Crackling for everyone who wants it
Carved to order by a chef
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it

See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.

The menu, dish by dish

Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)

For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.

Crackling

Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.

Hog roast hire around Apuldram

Apuldram is about 2 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Apuldram, from gardens to fields. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 27 miles away.

PTAs at schools such as Fishbourne CofE Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (4.4 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.

For events in PO20 and PO19, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Dell Quay Road, Appledram Lane South and Donnington Park, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in Fishbourne (1 mile north), Bosham Hoe (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles north-west), Bosham (2 miles west) and West Itchenor (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).

Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Apuldram includes Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.

Nearby schools include Bishop Luffa School (1.3 miles north) and The Prebendal School (1.4 miles north-east)
Nearby, you’ll find The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south)