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Hog Roast Catering in East Lavington, West Sussex
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast in East Lavington.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Wakes
- Club events and presentations
Hog roast hire in East Lavington
Hog roast hire in East Lavington, slow-roasted on site
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. We are frequently asked to cater summer garden parties and gatherings after a funeral, with new potatoes, crackling and halloumi skewers.
Somewhere as small as East Lavington, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- East Lavington (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Perfect for your event in East Lavington
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
Whatever the occasion in East Lavington, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Club events and presentations
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas parties
- Wakes
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Graffham CofE Infant School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late September evenings in East Lavington lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
FAQs for East Lavington
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 will follow the site rules.
Is East Lavington close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Do you cover the whole of West Sussex?
All of West Sussex is in our area. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
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Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
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.
For event organisers in East Lavington
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
Why choose a hog roast in East Lavington?
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which typically keeps the cost down. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
A hog roast in East Lavington: local details
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast in East Lavington? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from East Lavington to Guildford (22 miles away).
After a service at The Parish Church of St Peter or The Parish Church of St Giles, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. Nearby historic houses include Bignor Roman Villa (2.9 miles south-east) and Petworth House (3.9 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. East Lavington is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Here we cover the GU28 postcode area. For events just outside East Lavington, we cover Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). The countryside around East Lavington includes Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards