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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Charlton, West Sussex
Party hog roast in Charlton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Reunions
A hog roast near Charlton
Party hog roast in Charlton, slow-roasted on site
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you’re ready, so you can enjoy your own party. Typical bookings include christenings and milestone birthdays, serving a vegan burger or sausage, apple sauce and hog roast rolls.
A country party near Charlton is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Charlton (PO18)
- 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
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Autumn parties in Charlton get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you are ready.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Charlton
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Parking close to the house
- A step-free way into the garden
- A heads-up for next door
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Towns and villages near Charlton
Also in Charlton
Hosting a hog roast party in Charlton
Charlton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to Charlton for parties and the places nearby. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Charlton to Guildford (24 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Charlton, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Charlton Road and Knight's Hill, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover parties in Singleton (1 mile west), East Dean (1 mile east), West Dean (2 miles west), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (10 miles south-west) and Rustington (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Centre (4.6 miles south) and Weald and Downland Gridshell (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Charlton include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Fox Goes Free pub (within half a mile north-east)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, you get to enjoy the party. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Charlton hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- All the equipment comes with us
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Charlton
Is Charlton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What about the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is our garden suitable?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a picture.
What about kids?
Generally, yes, so we can plan quantities.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Occasions we serve in Charlton
One roast feeds everyone together, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Charlton, such as:
- Wedding anniversaries
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Christenings
- Back-garden get-togethers
Within reach of Charlton are historic houses such as West Dean House (1.7 miles west) and Goodwood House (2.7 miles south). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away