West Sussex · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in River, West Sussex
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Party hog roast in River.
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Reunions
A hog roast near River
About our party hog roast in River
Throwing a party is hard work. A hog roast takes the food off your list: we cook, carve and serve. Whether it’s street parties and big family get-togethers, we can cook apple sauce, jacket potatoes and a vegan burger or sausage.
Country parties near River suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- River (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
River parties: what to know
River is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Hosts in River book us for parties of all sizes. River is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from River to Guildford (17 miles away).
Within reach of River are historic houses such as Petworth House (2.4 miles east) and Cowdray House (3.1 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. River is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For parties in GU28, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Upperton (1 mile east), Selham (2 miles south), Tillington (2 miles south-east), South Ambersham (2 miles south-west) and Hampers Green (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Rustington (15 miles south-east), Storrington (11 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Lodsworth Castle (1.3 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near River include Graffham Common and Blackdown.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hollist Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
Why choose a hog roast in River?
Instead of booking a restaurant, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- A step-free way into the garden
- A heads-up for next door
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
What else we do in River
River: your questions answered
Is River close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
We’re gathering after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter: can you cater?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What affects the price in River
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. At midsummer, it is light in River until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- When it’s time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
At food time, we carve and serve, then tidy up.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away