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Hog Roast Catering in Fontwell, West Sussex
Hog roast hire in Fontwell: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Parties at home
Slow-roasted pork in Fontwell
How our hog roast hire works in Fontwell
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. We serve coleslaw, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb, and we’re frequently booked for summer garden parties and club events and presentations.
Somewhere as small as Fontwell, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Area
- Fontwell (BN18, PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Fontwell
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
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.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Send us the date, the address or BN18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
A hog roast in Fontwell: local details
Fontwell is about 5 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cover Fontwell and its neighbours for events. Fontwell is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Fontwell to Brighton (23 miles away).
Within reach of Fontwell are historic houses such as Goodwood House (4.2 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Ormiston Six Villages Academy, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Fontwell is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. The coast is within about 5 miles of Fontwell, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Anywhere in BN18 and PO20, we can roast on site for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on London Road, Cooke Road and Steeplechase Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Fontwell, we cover Eastergate (1 mile south), Slindon (1 mile north-east), Nyton (1 mile south-west), West Barnham (1 mile south) and Slindon Common (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Fontwell includes Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include Eastergate CofE Primary School (1.1 miles south-west)
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Late September evenings in Fontwell lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
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Common questions in Fontwell
What’s the nearest station to Fontwell?
The closest is Barnham station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Fontwell?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you serve the crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which generally keeps the cost down. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Fontwell
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards