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Hog Roast Hire in Cocking
Hog roast hire in Cocking: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Sports clubs and societies
- Community events
A hog roast near Cocking
Hog roast hire in Cocking, carved to order
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Cocking, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Typical bookings include christmas parties and sports clubs and societies, serving hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
In a hamlet or village like Cocking, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Cocking (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Plates or china
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, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose hog roast hire in Cocking?
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Cocking: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Cocking and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sports clubs and societies
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Wakes
- Staff days and open days
Historic houses near Cocking include Cowdray House (2.6 miles north) and West Dean House (3.3 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that’s what we are there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Around midsummer it stays light in Cocking until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Your questions about a hog roast in Cocking
We’re gathering after a service at St Catherine of Siena Church: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How does hog roast hire work?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
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.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Will people get crackling?
It is: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Places near Cocking
Other occasions in Cocking
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Bringing a hog roast to Cocking
Cocking is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Cocking suit a hog roast. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 22 miles away.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Catherine of Siena Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Cocking is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Events anywhere in GU29 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Bell Lane, The Croft and Cherry Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Cocking, we also cover Bepton (1 mile north-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north), Heyshott (1 mile east) and Bepton Common (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (11 miles south-west) and Rustington (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near Cocking include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away