West Sussex · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Alfold Bars
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Alfold Bars. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open evenings
- Lights switch-on evenings
Planning an event in Alfold Bars?
Events we cater in Alfold Bars
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Alfold Bars, including:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas markets
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Staff Christmas do’s
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Loxwood Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
How our Christmas hog roast works in Alfold Bars
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. Typical bookings include society Christmas socials and christmas fairs, with halloumi skewers, roast turkey and hog roast rolls.
Near Alfold Bars, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Alfold Bars (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Christmas catering near Alfold Bars
Alfold Bars is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Alfold Bars? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Alfold Bars to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
If a church like Church of St Nicholas is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
For Christmas parties in RH14, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Pigbush Lane and Oakhurst Lane, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Alfold (1 mile north), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south-west), Plaistow (2 miles south-west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east) and Bewbush (13 miles east).
The countryside around Alfold Bars includes Shillinglee Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (less than half a mile north)
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Count who does not eat pork
Name someone to meet us, especially for an office party.
China crockery is available on request.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Alfold Bars hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Alfold Bars
What else we do in Alfold Bars
Alfold Bars: your questions answered
How far is Alfold Bars from London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Alfold Bars?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Send us the details.
When should we book our Christmas party?
The earlier the better. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Indoor space for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Christmas parties in Alfold Bars are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards