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Hog Roast Hire for West Marden
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in West Marden.
- Clubhouse events
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Hog roast hire for West Marden
Hog roast hire in West Marden, slow-roasted on site
In West Marden, 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 our staff serve and clear. We’re often asked to cater big birthdays and anniversaries and weddings and receptions, serving hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and crackling.
In a small place like West Marden, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Where
- West Marden (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For event organisers in West Marden
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which generally keeps the cost down. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why West Marden hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning a hog roast in West Marden
West Marden is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to West Marden for events. West Marden is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from West Marden to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does. West Marden is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the PO18 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Forestside (1 mile south-west), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (4 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north-west) and Nursted (5 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (5 miles south), Portfield (8 miles south-east) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near West Marden include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Coach And Horses Public House (0.8 miles north)
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to West Marden
What else we do in West Marden
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. By late September, sunset in West Marden is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- 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 arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Related guides
Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Common questions in West Marden
Do you come out to small places like West Marden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is West Marden from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is crackling included?
Of course: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you cater in West Marden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including West Marden and West Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you travel across West Sussex?
West Sussex is part of our area, including West Marden. Ask for a quote.
Why choose hog roast hire in West Marden?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near West Marden, including:
- Corporate events
- Sports clubs and societies
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Christmas fairs
Within reach of West Marden are historic houses such as Uppark (2.6 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Questions to ask before you book
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away