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Party Hog Roast in Merston
Party hog roast in Merston: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
Party hog roast for Merston
Party hog roast in Merston, carved to order
Throwing a party is hard work. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we roast, carve, serve and clear. Whether it’s milestone birthdays and getting-engaged parties, we’ll put together a menu of jacket potatoes, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken and more.
Country parties near Merston suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Merston (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. By late September, sunset in Merston is about 7:05pm; by December it’s about 4:00pm. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Party venues around Merston
Merston is about 3 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cater parties of every size in Merston. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Merston to Brighton (26 miles away).
Within reach of Merston are historic houses such as Goodwood House (3.5 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. A christening at Church of St Giles followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, gardens can catch the wind, so we plan a sheltered spot.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over PO20. Nearby, we also cater parties in Runcton (1 mile south-west), Colworth (1 mile east), Oving (1 mile north), North Mundham (1 mile west) and Lagness (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include North Mundham Primary School (1.2 miles west) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.1 miles west)
Also near Merston
What else we do in Merston
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Think about children’s portions
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so tell us if timings change.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, quoted separately.
Questions from Merston
Is Merston 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.
Is Merston close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
Let them know in advance.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you cater in Merston?
Yes, Merston is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Parking close to the house
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- Neighbours warned about the smell
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Merston
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Next to a party buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved, and nothing sits out all afternoon. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Merston
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- Numbers
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards