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Hog Roast Hire in Earnley
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast hire in Earnley.
- Summer garden parties
- Work summer parties
- Weddings and receptions
Planning an event in Earnley?
How our hog roast hire works in Earnley
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. We’re often asked to cater festive gatherings and big birthdays and anniversaries, serving salads, new potatoes and coleslaw.
In a small place like Earnley, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Earnley (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
How we price a hog roast
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Earnley
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Around midsummer it stays light in Earnley 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, tell us 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.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Earnley
A hog roast is memorable. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Here’s what people in Earnley most often book a hog roast for:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Work summer parties
- Festive gatherings
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Earnley Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
A hog roast in Earnley: local details
Earnley is about 3 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. We cater events across Earnley and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 26 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as East Wittering Community Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. The coast is within about 4 miles of Earnley, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Wherever your event is in PO20, we can roast on site for your guests. Your event could be at a house on Earnley Manor Close, Bookers Lane and Drove Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Earnley, we also cover East Wittering (1 mile west), Almodington (1 mile north-east), Somerley (1 mile north), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Birdham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (3 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Pilsey Island.
Towns and villages near Earnley
What else we do in Earnley
Questions from Earnley
How far is Earnley from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Earnley 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. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do we need a big space?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
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.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away