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Hog Roast Hire in East Marden
Hog roast hire in East Marden: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings and receptions
- Corporate events
Planning an event in East Marden?
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Hog roast hire in East Marden, slow-roasted on site
We provide a fully catered hog roast: we roast, our chef carves and our staff serve. For confident cooks, the machine can be hired on its own. Whether it’s festive gatherings and clubhouse events, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken.
Somewhere like East Marden, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- East Marden (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to East Marden
Other occasions in East Marden
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Events we cater in East Marden
You do not need much on your side: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. We bring the rest.
However big or small the event in East Marden, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Milestone birthdays
- Sports clubs and societies
Among the historic houses close to East Marden are Uppark (2.6 miles north-west) and West Dean House (3.6 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether plates or china are included
Bringing a hog roast to East Marden
East Marden is about 6 miles north-east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. East Marden and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Peter rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does. East Marden is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in PO18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Close by, we cover events in Compton (2 miles west), Chilgrove (2 miles east), Didling (3 miles north-east), Elsted (3 miles north) and East Harting (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south-west), Portfield (7 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). The countryside around East Marden includes Bow Hill and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Where the roaster can go in East Marden
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- 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.
What we serve
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Light matters for a long roast: around East Marden, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your event?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and the cost guide.
East Marden questions
Is East Marden too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is our garden big enough?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level, open spot away from the house and trees, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a photo.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How does hog roast hire work?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is all of West Sussex covered?
We cover West Sussex and the rest of London and the South East. Send us the address and we’ll quote.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away