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Hog roast hire in PO19
Hosting a party in PO19? We cover Chichester, Portfield and Fishbourne and the rest of the district, with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling carved for your guests.
Planning an event in PO19?
Where we cater in PO19
What we do in PO19
- BBQ catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Hog roast hire
- Wedding hog roast
- Care homes
- Film and TV sets
- Funerals and wakes
- Corporate and staff days
- Parties and birthdays
- Christmas parties
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Our hog roast hire in PO19
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, which means it’s carved hot, with crisp crackling. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. On the menu are hog roast rolls, salads and crackling, and typical bookings are for weddings, day or evening and Fêtes, fairs and shows.
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
What you’ll pay
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Around Chichester
We set up for events around Lancastrian Infant School, Church of St Paul and Central C of E Junior School. Nearby too are Chichester High School For Girls (0.7 miles south) and George and Dragon Inn (within half a mile south-east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Chichester station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Novium Museum (less than half a mile south) and Chichester Castle (under half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Planning a hog roast in PO19
There are 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets in PO19, so whether your event is in Chichester, Portfield and Fishbourne or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan.
Chichester: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Lancastrian Infant School, can book a hog roast stall. Coming by train? The nearest station is Chichester station, about 0.6 miles south. Around midsummer it stays light in Chichester until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Put the menu on the invitation
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that’s what we are there for. You can get on with your event.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
How we price a hog roast
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Parking near the spot
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
PO19: your questions answered
Is it just pork?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards