West Sussex · England
Hog Roast Catering in Upperton, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast across Upperton and West Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Milestone birthdays
- Weddings, day or evening
- Staff days and open days
Slow-roasted pork in Upperton
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Hog roast hire for your event in Upperton
In Upperton, a hog roast is an easy way to feed plenty of people: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. We are often asked to cater milestone birthdays and work summer parties, with coleslaw, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Somewhere as small as Upperton, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- Upperton (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
We’ll agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
Planners, venues and businesses
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 everyone in the loop.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Crackling
Step by step
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Evenings in Upperton 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Hog roast hire around Upperton
Upperton is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Upperton and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Historic houses near Upperton include Petworth House (1.2 miles south-east) and Cowdray House (4.2 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Upperton is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cater events across the GU28 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Upperton, we cover Tillington (1 mile south-east), Hampers Green (1 mile east), River (1 mile west), Petworth (1 mile south-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Blackdown.
Places near Upperton
More for events in Upperton
Why choose a hog roast in Upperton?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Upperton hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Upperton
Do you come out to small places like Upperton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at The Parish Church of All Hallows?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What meats can we have?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards