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Hog Roast Hire in Elsted
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Elsted and the surrounding area.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Garden parties and barbecues
A hog roast near Elsted
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Light matters for a long roast: in Elsted, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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Hog roast hire in Elsted, carved to order
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. Whether it is big birthdays and anniversaries and work summer parties, we can cook hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
For a rural spot like Elsted, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Location
- Elsted (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Elsted: venues, access and local tips
Elsted is about 5 miles south-east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We cater events across Elsted and nearby. Elsted is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 22 miles away.
Historic houses near Elsted include Uppark (2.7 miles south-west) and Cowdray House (4.7 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Elsted, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Elsted, we also cover East Harting (1 mile west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile north-east), Didling (1 mile south-east), Nyewood (2 miles north-west) and Dumpford (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (14 miles south-east), Chichester (9 miles south), Emsworth (9 miles south-west), Portfield (10 miles south), Yapton (14 miles south-east) and East Wittering (14 miles south).
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Three Horseshoes Public House (within half a mile east)
Where the roaster can go in Elsted
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Your questions about a hog roast in Elsted
We are gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Paul: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Elsted close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you cook it or do we?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. We’ll explain what’s included in each when we quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Perfect for your event in Elsted
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Elsted: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Elsted:
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Christmas fairs
- Club events and presentations
- Weddings, day or evening
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as The Parish Church of St Paul, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
How we price a hog roast
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU29 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Also in Elsted
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away