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Christmas Party Catering in Colgate, West Sussex
Christmas hog roast in Colgate: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
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Christmas hog roast for Colgate
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Colgate
Festive events of all kinds around Colgate suit a hog roast. We are often asked to cater december open days and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
In winter near Colgate, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours.
- Area
- Colgate (RH13, RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Who books Christmas hog roast in Colgate?
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
People around Colgate book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
- Winter open days
- Sports club Christmas do’s
If people are coming by rail, Faygate station is about 1.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Indoor space for eating
- Vehicle access close by
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Step by step
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-December sunset in Colgate comes at about 3:55pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Colgate
What’s the nearest station to Colgate?
The closest is Faygate station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Colgate?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Colgate hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Towns and villages near Colgate
Also in Colgate
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Festive bookings around Colgate
Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Colgate, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Colgate is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Colgate to Brighton (18 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St. Saviour's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Colgate Primary School, suit a hog roast.
For Christmas parties in RH13 and RH12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Colgate includes Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Cottesmore School (1.3 miles east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (2.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Dragon pub (less than half a mile west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards