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Hog Roast Catering in Compton, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Compton and the surrounding area.
- Christmas parties
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Weddings and receptions
Hog roast hire in Compton
Hog roast hire for your event in Compton
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, ready to carve when you are. For work summer parties and festive gatherings, we can cook new potatoes, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb for your guests.
Somewhere like Compton, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Compton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Hog roast hire around Compton
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Compton. Compton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Within reach of Compton are historic houses such as Uppark (1.8 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. For a fundraiser at a school like Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Compton. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Anywhere in PO18, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Church Lane and School Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Local pubs include The Coach And Horses Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
What affects the price in Compton
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Common questions in Compton
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Compton close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How does hog roast hire work?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
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.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Who books hog roast hire in Compton?
Slow roasting can’t be faked: tender pork and proper crackling, carved fresh for every roll.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Compton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Weddings, day or evening
- Staff days and open days
- Christmas parties
Churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
Places near Compton
What else we do in Compton
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In Compton, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which typically keeps the cost down. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Compton
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away