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Hog Roast Catering in Boxgrove, West Sussex
Hog roast hire in Boxgrove: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Festive gatherings
- Staff days and open days
Planning an event in Boxgrove?
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
About our hog roast hire in Boxgrove
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. For community events and club events and presentations, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers for your guests.
For a rural spot like Boxgrove, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. 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.
- Where
- Boxgrove (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
A hog roast in Boxgrove: local details
Boxgrove is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to Boxgrove for events. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Within reach of Boxgrove are historic houses such as Goodwood House (1.5 miles north-west) and West Dean House (4.3 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. PTAs at schools such as Boxgrove CofE Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Boxgrove is within about 6 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We cover events in every part of the PO18 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Priory Close and Kirkby Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Boxgrove, we cover Halnaker (1 mile north), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Centre (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Levin Down.
- Local schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Winterton Arms Public House (0.9 miles east)
Also near Boxgrove
What else we do in Boxgrove
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
For event organisers in Boxgrove
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Who books hog roast hire in Boxgrove?
For big gatherings in Boxgrove, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
In Boxgrove and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes
- Festive gatherings
- Weddings, day or evening
- Village fêtes and school fairs
After a service at The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In Boxgrove, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- 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.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Boxgrove, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Parking near the spot
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Boxgrove
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
Common questions in Boxgrove
Can you cater after a service at The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Boxgrove?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you come to Boxgrove?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away