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Hog Roast Hire in Coates
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Coates. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Sports clubs and societies
- Christmas fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Coates
Planning a hog roast in Coates
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cater events across Coates and nearby, from gardens to fields. Coates is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Coates to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Fittleworth CofE Village School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Agatha, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Coates. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in RH20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Coates, we also cover Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Hotel (0.7 miles north-east)
Hog roast hire in Coates, slow-roasted on site
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that is what you get when you book a hog roast in Coates. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and you can add sides and other meats. We serve coleslaw, new potatoes and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for wakes and memorial gatherings and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
Somewhere as small as Coates, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Coates (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Coates questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Agatha: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
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.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do you cover Coates?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
How does hog roast hire work?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Parking near the spot
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Coates
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
Also in Coates
Who books hog roast hire in Coates?
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Coates: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving is part of the event.
People around Coates book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Staff days and open days
- Weddings, day or evening
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Community events
Historic houses near Coates include Bignor Roman Villa (2.1 miles south) and Petworth House (2.9 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
For event organisers in Coates
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Planning an evening hog roast in Coates? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards