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Hog Roast Hire in Elmer
Planning a hog roast in Elmer? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Staff days and open days
- Weddings and receptions
- Gatherings after a funeral
Slow-roasted pork in Elmer
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Hog roast hire in Elmer, slow-roasted on site
Booking a hog roast means you do not have to cook. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, then carve and serve at the time you choose. We are frequently asked to cater christmas fairs and milestone birthdays, with salads, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
Around Elmer, bookings are often at homes, village halls and playing fields. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
- Location
- Elmer (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Events we cater in Elmer
You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Elmer, including:
- Parties at home
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Sports clubs and societies
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Nicholas Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. By late September, sunset in Elmer is around 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or PO22 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Other occasions in Elmer
Planning a hog roast in Elmer
Elmer is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Elmer, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Elmer to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ford station, about 2.9 miles north-east. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. The coast is within about 3 miles of Elmer, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
For events in PO22, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include Elmer Road, Ancton Lane and East Avenue; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Middleton-on-Sea (1 mile west), Bilsham (1 mile north), Atherington (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles north-west) and Horsemere Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (3.1 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles west).
- Local schools include Felpham Community College (2.1 miles west)
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Questions from Elmer
Which station is closest to Elmer?
The closest is Ford station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at St Nicholas Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is it just pork?
It’s built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Elmer hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away