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Christmas Hog Roast in Burgess Hill
Christmas hog roast in Burgess Hill: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas family parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Book a hog roast in Burgess Hill
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Burgess Hill
December is dark early, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We’ll need light around the serving area. Typical bookings include end-of-term celebrations and christmas markets, with roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and crackling.
In Burgess Hill, a hog roast is a welcome change at Christmas. Plan lighting and a short route from the roaster to the party. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Burgess Hill (RH15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Festive bookings around Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill is about 9 miles north of Brighton, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Burgess Hill. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, Burgess Hill station is in Burgess Hill itself. Christmas fairs at a church such as St John the Evangelist's Church can book a hog roast stall. Burgess Hill is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the RH15 postcode area. From Church Road, Station Road and Lower Church Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A273 and B2036, Burgess Hill is simple for us to get to. For Christmas parties just outside Burgess Hill, we cover Jacob's Post (1 mile west), World's End (1 mile north-east), Abbotsford (1 mile north-west), Goddards Green (2 miles west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west). Being one of West Sussex’s larger places, Burgess Hill has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Other landmarks nearby include Burgess Hill Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (3.4 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Schools near Burgess Hill include Oakmeeds Community College (under half a mile south-west) and Burgess Hill Girls (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Six Gold Martlets pub (less than half a mile south-west)
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Occasions we serve in Burgess Hill
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
People around Burgess Hill book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- December open days
- End-of-year team celebrations
- New Year parties
- Late-night shopping events
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, suit a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Places near Burgess Hill
What else we do in Burgess Hill
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. By about 3:55pm in late December, Burgess Hill is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Burgess Hill, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Burgess Hill
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Indoor space for eating
- Parking near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
What affects the price in Burgess Hill
There is no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Burgess Hill
- Whether you want china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Burgess Hill
What’s the nearest station to Burgess Hill?
Burgess Hill has its own station: Burgess Hill station.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
We cook outside, but can typically serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
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.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards