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Hog Roast Catering in Small Dole, West Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in Small Dole.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Corporate events
- Clubhouse events
A hog roast near Small Dole
Step by step
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In Small Dole, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Hog roast hire in Small Dole, slow-roasted on site
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Whether it is milestone birthdays and work summer parties, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb for your guests.
For a rural spot like Small Dole, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Area
- Small Dole (BN5)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning a hog roast in Small Dole
Small Dole is about 5 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Small Dole and the surrounding area are covered for events. Small Dole is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Small Dole to Brighton (8 miles away).
Historic houses near Small Dole include Portslade Manor (4.8 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, roughly 4.8 miles south of the centre. Small Dole is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. The coast is within about 6 miles of Small Dole, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Events anywhere in BN5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include Downsview, Tottington Drive and Orchard Close, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Woodmancote (2 miles north-east), Henfield (2 miles north), Blackstone (2 miles north-east), Albourne (3 miles north-east) and High Cross (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Steyning Museum (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Small Dole includes Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
Also near Small Dole
Other occasions in Small Dole
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Who books hog roast hire in Small Dole?
There’s very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. We bring the rest.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Small Dole and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Parties at home
- Corporate events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Gatherings after a funeral
Thinking of a hog roast in Tottington Wood? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, typically the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Questions from Small Dole
Do you come out to small places like Small Dole?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Small Dole?
Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 4.8 miles south of the centre.
Do you cook it or do we?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you serve the crackling?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
What affects the price in Small Dole
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away