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Christmas Party Catering in Chelwood Gate, West Sussex
Christmas hog roast in Chelwood Gate: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas family parties
- Late-night shopping events
- Club and society Christmas parties
Book a hog roast in Chelwood Gate
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A short route for our equipment
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
About our Christmas hog roast in Chelwood Gate
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Chelwood Gate. We serve crackling, hog roast rolls and roast potatoes, and we are often booked for boxing Day and New Year gatherings and festive open evenings.
For a Christmas party near Chelwood Gate, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Location
- Chelwood Gate (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Chelwood Gate?
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Chelwood Gate
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for Chelwood Gate
Is Chelwood Gate close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can the food be served indoors?
Serving inside is generally fine with the venue’s agreement.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast.
What happens if it is dark?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Do you cover Chelwood Gate?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Chelwood Gate
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
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.
Chelwood Gate in December: what to know
Chelwood Gate is about 6 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Chelwood Gate, whatever the venue. Chelwood Gate is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Chelwood Gate to Brighton (16 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chelwood Gate, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RH17, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Beaconsfield Road, Stone Quarry Road and Isle of Thorns; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For Christmas parties just outside Chelwood Gate, we cover Chelwood Common (1 mile south), Birchgrove (1 mile west), Wych Cross (1 mile north), Danehill (2 miles south-west) and Nutley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5.9 miles east). The countryside around Chelwood Gate includes Brickfield Meadow.
Events we cater in Chelwood Gate
It makes a work party feel generous.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Chelwood Gate, such as:
- Office Christmas parties
- December open days
- Winter fairs and markets
- New Year parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Chelwood Gate Church can book a hog roast stall.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
The process
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Sunset in Chelwood Gate in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away