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Hog Roast Hire for Shopwyke
Planning a hog roast in Shopwyke? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wakes
- Clubhouse events
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Planning an event in Shopwyke?
Where the roaster can go in Shopwyke
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
About our hog roast hire in Shopwyke
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that is hog roast hire in Shopwyke. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. Whether it is staff days and open days and parties at home, we can cook halloumi skewers, crackling and salads and more.
In a rural place like Shopwyke, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Shopwyke (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Also near Shopwyke
Also in Shopwyke
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Shopwyke hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Hog roast hire around Shopwyke
Shopwyke is about 2 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Shopwyke and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Shopwyke to Brighton (27 miles away).
Within reach of Shopwyke are historic houses such as Goodwood House (2.1 miles north) and West Dean House (4.8 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. For anyone arriving by rail, Chichester station, about 1.9 miles west, is the nearest station. Shopwyke is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Anywhere in PO20, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Coach Road and Drayton Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover events in Maudlin (1 mile north), Westhampnett (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile east), Portfield (1 mile west) and Strettington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (1.5 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down.
- Schools near Shopwyke include The March CofE Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.7 miles north)
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Planning an evening hog roast in Shopwyke? 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Shopwyke questions
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Shopwyke from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you cook it or do we?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We will explain what’s included in each when we quote.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Is crackling included?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
Events we cater in Shopwyke
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
People around Shopwyke book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Festive gatherings
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings and receptions
- Club events and presentations
PTAs at schools such as Westbourne House School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
If timings shift, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards