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Christmas Hog Roast for Crabtree
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Crabtree. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Staff Christmas do’s
- End-of-term celebrations
- Christmas family parties
Christmas hog roast in Crabtree
Christmas hog roast in Crabtree, carved to order
Fridays in December go first, so ask early. Whether it is club and society Christmas parties and new Year parties, we can cook apple sauce, roast turkey and hog roast rolls for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Crabtree, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Crabtree (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Christmas parties in Crabtree: local tips
Crabtree is about 5 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Crabtree, whatever the venue. Crabtree is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Crabtree to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Horsham station, about 4.6 miles north-west. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Old Church House the Glebe draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your Christmas party is on Mill Lane, Peppersgate and Long Hill or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Crabtree we cover include Lower Beeding (1 mile north), Colwood (1 mile south-east), Monk's Gate (2 miles north-west), Plummers Plain (2 miles north-east) and Mannings Heath (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Knepp Wildland.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count who does not eat pork
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Crabtree?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
However big or small the event in Crabtree, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Christmas fairs
- Festive open evenings
- New Year parties
- Work Christmas parties
A winter fair at a school like Newells Preparatory School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Questions from Crabtree
Is Crabtree too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Crabtree from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about Christmas markets?
We do. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A lit route to the food
- A short route for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Sunset in Crabtree in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away