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Hog Roast Catering in Rock, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast across Rock and West Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Milestone birthdays
- Festive gatherings
- Corporate events
Hog roast hire in Rock
Hog roast hire for your event in Rock
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. Typical bookings include garden parties and barbecues and christmas parties, with rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and salads.
In a hamlet or village like Rock, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Rock (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast in Rock: local details
Rock is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We take a hog roast to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Rock and the surrounding area. Rock is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Among the historic houses close to Rock are Parham House (3.9 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Rock, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Events anywhere in RH20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Your event could be at a house on Old London Road, London Road and Lamorna Close, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Washington (1 mile south), Heath Common (1 mile north-west), Sullington (1 mile west), Warminghurst (2 miles north) and Storrington (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Frankland Arms Public House (0.6 miles south)
For event organisers in Rock
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.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Perfect for your event in Rock
You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling, carved fresh for every roll.
Here’s what people in Rock most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
PTAs at schools such as St Mary's CofE Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
Other occasions in Rock
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Rock until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
Common questions in Rock
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.
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater in Rock?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Rock and West Sussex. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is it just pork?
It is built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Do you cover the whole of West Sussex?
West Sussex is part of our area, including Rock. Ask for a quote.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards