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Party Hog Roast for Boxgrove
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Boxgrove and the surrounding area.
- Big family get-togethers
- Retirement parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Boxgrove?
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Boxgrove
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Party hog roast in Boxgrove, carved to order
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: level ground outdoors, clear of the house and fences. We will help you choose. On the menu are jacket potatoes, coleslaw and a vegan burger or sausage, and we are often booked for retirement celebrations and close and cul-de-sac parties.
In a small place like Boxgrove, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Timings are planned around your party, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Boxgrove (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, you’re not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is ready for everyone at once. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Boxgrove
There is very little washing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement celebrations
- Wedding anniversaries
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Planning a party in Boxgrove
Boxgrove is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Boxgrove is well within our area for parties. We cater 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Historic houses near Boxgrove include Goodwood House (1.5 miles north-west) and West Dean House (4.3 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Guests arriving by train should know that Chichester station is about 3.5 miles away. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, gardens can catch the wind, and we always plan for it.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area. Whether your party is on The Street, Priory Close and Kirkby Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For parties just outside Boxgrove, we cover Halnaker (1 mile north), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Centre (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Boxgrove include Levin Down.
- Local schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Winterton Arms Public House (0.9 miles east)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Nearby places to Boxgrove
More for events in Boxgrove
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Boxgrove questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Boxgrove?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you cater in Boxgrove?
Yes, Boxgrove is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork for the alternatives
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Warn the neighbours: roasting takes hours and the smell travels.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Boxgrove until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards