West Sussex · England
Hog Roast Catering in Lidsey, West Sussex
Looking for a hog roast in Lidsey? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Club events and presentations
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings, day or evening
Planning an event in Lidsey?
About our hog roast hire in Lidsey
In Lidsey, a hog roast is an easy way to feed plenty of people: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. We’re often asked to cater staff days and open days and parties at home, serving crackling, coleslaw and spit-roast lamb.
In a small place like Lidsey, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Lidsey (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In Lidsey, 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Parking near the spot
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Why choose a hog roast in Lidsey?
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who does not eat it. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Lidsey
Slow roasting cannot be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Lidsey, including:
- Milestone birthdays
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Staff days and open days
- Clubhouse events
If guests are travelling by rail, Barnham station is about 1.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
Planning a hog roast in Lidsey
Lidsey is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Events in Lidsey are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
Within reach of Lidsey are historic houses such as Goodwood House (4.9 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. If you are gathering after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. The coast is within about 3 miles of Lidsey, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Anywhere in PO22, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Lidsey Road and Sack Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Lidsey, we also cover Shripney (1 mile south-west), Westergate (1 mile north), Eastergate (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile north-east) and Barnham (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
A little further out are Tote Copse Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.6 miles south).
- Local schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.3 miles north-east)
Nearby places to Lidsey
Other occasions in Lidsey
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
FAQs for Lidsey
Can you do a hog roast in The Brooks Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Lidsey from London?
About 53 miles from central London.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Is crackling included?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
Do you cover Lidsey?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
How does hog roast hire work?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards