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Christmas Party Catering in Clayton, West Sussex
Christmas hog roast in Clayton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Work Christmas parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Winter fairs and markets
Christmas hog roast in Clayton
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. By about 3:55pm in late December, Clayton is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Christmas hog roast in Clayton, slow-roasted on site
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We will need light around the serving area. Popular choices include roast potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and club and society Christmas parties.
For a Christmas party near Clayton, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- Clayton (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Clayton: your questions answered
Is Clayton close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Clayton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Christmas catering near Clayton
Clayton is about 3 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Clayton, from gardens to fields. Clayton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater.
For colleagues travelling by train, Hassocks station is about 1 mile away. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as The Windmills Junior School, suit a hog roast. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Clayton, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the BN6 postcode area and the streets around it. From Spring Lane, Underhill Lane and Brighton Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Keymer (1 mile north-east), Hassocks (1 mile north), Ditchling (2 miles north-east), Westmeston (2 miles east) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (less than half a mile south-west) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (0.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Clayton include Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound Public House (1 mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Clayton
Other occasions in Clayton
Why choose a hog roast in Clayton?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We pack up whatever the weather.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Events we cater in Clayton
Rolls suit a mingling party.
People around Clayton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Late-night shopping events
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
A Christmas fair at St John the Baptist's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
- 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