West Sussex · England
Hog Roast Catering in Oving, West Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast hire in Oving.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Christmas parties
Slow-roasted pork in Oving
Common questions in Oving
Is Oving close to London?
About 53 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Oving?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How our hog roast hire works in Oving
In Oving, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. The idea is always the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. For clubhouse events and big birthdays and anniversaries, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, crackling and rotisserie chicken and more.
In a hamlet or village like Oving, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
- Where
- Oving (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- 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
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Perfect for your event in Oving
You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling.
In Oving and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Staff days and open days
- Festive gatherings
- Parties at home
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
PTAs at schools such as Westbourne House School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
Places near Oving
Also in Oving
Planning a hog roast in Oving
Oving is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We take a hog roast to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Oving and the surrounding area. Oving is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Oving to Brighton (26 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Chichester station, about 2.7 miles west, is the nearest station. Churches such as The Parish Church of St Andrew rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does. Oving is within about 5 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Events anywhere in PO20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Lane, Sampsons Drive and Highfield Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Shopwyke (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile north-west), Merston (1 mile south) and Boxgrove (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Tangmere Primary Academy (1.2 miles north) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.4 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Oving hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Oving, 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 is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Oving, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away