West Sussex · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Coolham
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Coolham.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- End-of-term celebrations
- December open days
Slow-roasted pork in Coolham
How our Christmas hog roast works in Coolham
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. For christmas family parties and end-of-term celebrations, we will put together a menu of roast turkey, apple sauce and roast potatoes for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Coolham, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Coolham (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Who books Christmas hog roast in Coolham?
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
Here’s what people in Coolham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Winter open days
- Christmas family parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Year-end thank-yous
If people are coming by rail, Billingshurst station is about 2.4 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, with the pork and crackling too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Coolham
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Coolham
Also in Coolham
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Vehicle access close by
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Coolham
- Access to the cooking area
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
Coolham questions
Is Coolham too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Coolham from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re 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 you both updated.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Coolham in December: what to know
Coolham is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to Coolham for Christmas parties and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as William Penn School, suit a hog roast. Christmas fairs at a church such as St Mary's Mission Church can book a hog roast stall.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RH13, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Coolham Road and West Chiltington Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For Christmas parties just outside Coolham, we cover Goose Green (3 miles south), Gay Street (3 miles south-west), Adversane (3 miles west), North Heath (3 miles west) and West Chiltington (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Coolham includes Knepp Wildland.
- Pubs nearby include The Selsey Arms Public House (under half a mile south)
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Sunset in Coolham 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.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards