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Hog Roast Hire in Thorney Island
We bring a hog roast to Thorney Island and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Staff days and open days
Hog roast hire for Thorney Island
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Evenings in Thorney Island stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Hog roast hire in Thorney Island, slow-roasted on site
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it is served. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. For staff days and open days and wakes and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads for your guests.
For a rural spot like Thorney Island, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Where
- Thorney Island (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- 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.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Towns and villages near Thorney Island
Also in Thorney Island
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Perfect for your event in Thorney Island
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Thorney Island:
- Work summer parties
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Parties at home
- Gatherings after a funeral
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (2.1 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
A hog roast compared with other options
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who does not eat it. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Bringing a hog roast to Thorney Island
Thorney Island is about 4 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Thorney Island. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Thorney Island to Southampton (21 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Nicholas, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. If you had Eames Farm in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. The coast is within about 4 miles of Thorney Island, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO10, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Hunter Road, Emsworth Road and Spartan Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover events in West Thorney (1 mile south-east), North Hayling (1 mile west), Tye (1 mile south-west), Northney (1 mile west) and Emsworth (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (1.9 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Questions from Thorney Island
How far is Thorney Island from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Thorney Island too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
It’s built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Do you come to Thorney Island?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away