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Hog Roast Catering in Cross Gate, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Cross Gate and across West Sussex.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff days and open days
- Parties at home
Planning an event in Cross Gate?
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Hog roast hire in Cross Gate, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Cross Gate: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. Typical bookings include milestone birthdays and gatherings after a funeral, with hog roast rolls, coleslaw and crackling.
Somewhere as small as Cross Gate, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Cross Gate (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Common questions in Cross Gate
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 work to whatever the site needs.
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
It’s built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level, open spot away from the house and trees, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a picture.
Do you cover Cross Gate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Cross Gate and West Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Cross Gate until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Cross Gate
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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’ll keep you both updated.
Perfect for your event in Cross Gate
A hog roast is memorable. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
However big or small the event in Cross Gate, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Clubhouse events
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Corporate events
- Weddings and receptions
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Amberley CofE Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
A hog roast in Cross Gate: local details
Cross Gate is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cater events across Cross Gate and nearby. Cross Gate is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Cross Gate to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
After a service at The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Amberley station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Cross Gate is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to events in Rackham (1 mile east), Amberley (1 mile south-west), Bury (2 miles west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west) and Watersfield (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Amberley Museum (1.4 miles south-west) and Amberley Castle (1 mile west). The countryside around Cross Gate includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
A hog roast or other catering?
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 frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Cross Gate
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away