West Sussex · England
Christmas Party Catering in Ashurst Wood, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Ashurst Wood and West Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Christmas markets
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
A hog roast near Ashurst Wood
Christmas hog roast in Ashurst Wood, slow-roasted on site
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Ashurst Wood: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. Whether it is end-of-term celebrations and december open days, we will put together a menu of roast turkey, crackling and rotisserie chicken and more.
In a small place like Ashurst Wood, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Ashurst Wood (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Ashurst Wood: your questions answered
How far is Ashurst Wood from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do December dates go quickly?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
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.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
A hog roast compared with other options
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Ashurst Wood hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- All the equipment comes with us
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Christmas catering near Ashurst Wood
Ashurst Wood is about 2 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Hosts in Ashurst Wood book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ashurst Wood to Brighton (21 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, East Grinstead station is about 2.1 miles away. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Ashurst Wood Primary School, suit a hog roast. Ashurst Wood is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH19 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Woods Hill Lane, Wray Close and Woods Hill Close, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Ashurst Wood, we cover East Grinstead (2 miles north-west), Hammerwood (2 miles north-east), Saint Hill Green (2 miles west), Dormans Park (3 miles north-west) and Dormansland (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (10 miles west) and Bewbush (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Grinstead Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Ashurst Wood include Stoke Brunswick School (within half a mile north-east) and Sackville School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Maypole Inn (within half a mile east)
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In Ashurst Wood, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH19 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We set up while it is still light, and cook into the evening.
Roast turkey can be added.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A lit route to the food
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away