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Hog Roast Catering in Donnington, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast across Donnington and West Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Clubhouse events
- Wakes
- Village fêtes and school fairs
A hog roast near Donnington
About our hog roast hire in Donnington
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s hog roast hire in Donnington. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, and you can add sides and other meats. Whether it is wedding breakfasts and evening food and Fêtes, fairs and shows, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb.
In a rural place like Donnington, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Donnington (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. By late September, sunset in Donnington is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get 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.
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What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Parking near the spot
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Donnington: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St George?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Donnington too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Bringing a hog roast to Donnington
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits events around Donnington, whatever the venue. We cater 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Donnington to Southampton (about 27 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Chichester station is about 1.6 miles away. For a fundraiser at a school like Chichester High School For Girls, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. The coast is within about 6 miles of Donnington, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
We cater events across PO20 and the streets around it. With the B2201 close by, Donnington is simple for us to get to for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Donnington includes Nutborne Marshes.
- Local pubs include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose a hog roast in Donnington?
Next to a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
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.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Slow roasting needs attention, and that’s what we’re there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
Towns and villages near Donnington
Other occasions in Donnington
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away