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Hog Roast Catering in River, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in River and the surrounding area.
- Community events
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and receptions
A hog roast near River
How we price a hog roast
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Hog roast hire for your event in River
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We cook at your venue in River, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. We serve crackling, halloumi skewers and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for community events and festive gatherings.
For a rural spot like River, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- River (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in River
For big gatherings in River, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near River:
- Christmas parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Clubhouse events
Among the historic houses close to River are Petworth House (2.4 miles east) and Cowdray House (3.1 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Put the menu on the invitation
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
River: venues, access and local tips
River is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. River is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from River to Guildford (about 17 miles away).
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. River is within about 4 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.
We cover events in every part of GU28 and the streets around it. For events just outside River, we cover Upperton (1 mile east), Selham (2 miles south), Tillington (2 miles south-east), South Ambersham (2 miles south-west) and Hampers Green (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Rustington (15 miles south-east), Storrington (11 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (1.3 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (3 miles south-east). The countryside around River includes Graffham Common and Blackdown.
- Pubs nearby include The Hollist Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
Common questions in River
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is our garden big enough?
Often, yes, if there’s a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A photo helps us check.
Do you serve the crackling?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your event in River. Planning an evening hog roast in River? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
More for events in River
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away