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Christmas Hog Roast in Balcombe Lane
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Balcombe Lane. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Society Christmas socials
- Winter open days
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Planning a Christmas party in Balcombe Lane
Balcombe Lane is about 4 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Balcombe Lane? We cover the whole area. Balcombe Lane is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Balcombe Lane to Brighton (17 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School, hot rolls go down well. Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Balcombe station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Balcombe Lane, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. For Christmas parties just outside Balcombe Lane, we cover Balcombe (1 mile south), Worth Abbey (2 miles north-east), Furnace Green (2 miles north-west), Pease Pottage (3 miles west) and Staplefield (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (4 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south), Burgess Hill (8 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Crawley Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Waterbury Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Balcombe Lane include Oriel High School (2.5 miles north-west)
Christmas hog roast in Balcombe Lane, carved to order
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. We roast outdoors under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Balcombe Lane. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater festive family get-togethers and christmas markets.
For a Christmas party near Balcombe Lane, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Balcombe Lane (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Balcombe Lane
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- End-of-term celebrations
- Christmas fairs
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Balcombe Lane hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our prices page and the cost guide.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Christmas parties in Balcombe Lane are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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What else we do in Balcombe Lane
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast turkey can be added.
Balcombe Lane questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Balcombe Lane close to London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
What affects the price in Balcombe Lane
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Indoor space for eating
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards