West Sussex · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Blackstone
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Christmas hog roast in Blackstone.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Christmas family parties
- Staff Christmas do’s
Slow-roasted pork in Blackstone
Christmas hog roast in Blackstone, carved to order
Festive events of all kinds around Blackstone suit a hog roast. Whether it’s club and society Christmas parties and festive family get-togethers, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast turkey and roast potatoes and more.
For a Christmas party near Blackstone, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Blackstone (BN5)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Christmas parties in Blackstone: local tips
Blackstone is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Hosts in Blackstone book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Blackstone is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 8 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 3.9 miles east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Blackstone, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in BN5, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Blackstone Lane and Blackstone Street; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Blackstone we cover include Woodmancote (1 mile south-west), High Cross (1 mile north-east), Albourne (1 mile east), Albourne Street (1 mile east) and Albourne Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Blackstone includes Woods Mill and Wolstonbury Hill.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Label alternatives clearly
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A short route for our equipment
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Blackstone
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Blackstone:
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive family get-togethers
- Winter open days
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Parish Church of St Bartholomew draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What crockery is supplied
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
FAQs for Blackstone
Which station is closest to Blackstone?
The closest is Hassocks station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s included?
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.
What happens if it’s dark?
It gets dark early, so we’ll sort lighting together.
Is turkey available?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, alongside the pork.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
We cook outside, but can usually serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party. By about 3:55pm in late December, Blackstone is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away