West Sussex · England
Hog Roast Catering in Birdham, West Sussex
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your event in Birdham. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Parties at home
- Wakes
- Milestone birthdays
Book a hog roast in Birdham
Hog roast hire for your event in Birdham
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, over several hours, outdoors under cover. When it is ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Whether it is christmas parties and village fêtes and school fairs, we can cook new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In a small place like Birdham, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Location
- Birdham (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information
If timings shift, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
More for events in Birdham
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Planning a hog roast in Birdham
Birdham is about 4 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cater events across Birdham and nearby. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Birdham to Southampton (26 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Birdham CE Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. Churches such as St James' Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does. The coast is within about 5 miles of Birdham, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
For events in PO20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Old Common Close, Main Road and Walwyn Close, 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 Somerley (1 mile south-west), Almodington (1 mile south), Shipton Green (1 mile west), Highleigh (2 miles south-east) and Earnley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Birdham includes Pilsey Island.
- Local pubs include The Birdham Public House (within half a mile north-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Birdham
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. By late September, sunset in Birdham is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Birdham
How far is Birdham from London?
About 58 miles from central London.
We are gathering after a service at St James' Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How we price a hog roast
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
Send us the date, the address or PO20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards