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Hog Roast Catering in Ford, West Sussex
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Ford.
- Work summer parties
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Gatherings after a funeral
A hog roast near Ford
Hog roast hire in Ford, carved to order
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Whether it is festive gatherings and community events, we can cook new potatoes, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Ford, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Ford (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In Ford, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- 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 pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BN18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
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Common questions in Ford
Do you come out to small places like Ford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you cover the whole of West Sussex?
We cater across West Sussex. Get in touch for a price.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
What affects the price in Ford
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- Travel to Ford
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Ford
Slow roasting can’t be faked: tender pork and proper crackling.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Clubhouse events
- Corporate events
For a fundraiser at a school like The Littlehampton Academy, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Any travel or access charges
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Bringing a hog roast to Ford
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Ford suit a hog roast. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ford to Brighton (20 miles away).
Churches such as The Parish Church of St Andrew rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does. Coming by train? There is a station right in Ford: Ford station. Ford is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ford, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
For events in BN18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Ford, we cover Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Ford includes WWT Arundel.
- Pubs nearby include The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (under half a mile north-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away