West Sussex · England
Christmas Party Catering in Crockerhill, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Crockerhill and the surrounding area.
- Society Christmas socials
- Winter open days
- Family Christmas gatherings
Book a hog roast in Crockerhill
Christmas hog roast in Crockerhill, slow-roasted on site
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. We are often asked to cater society Christmas socials and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, serving rotisserie chicken, crackling and halloumi skewers.
In winter near Crockerhill, we need firm ground and light. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Crockerhill (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In Crockerhill, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Nearby places to Crockerhill
What else we do in Crockerhill
FAQs for Crockerhill
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Crockerhill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
We cook outside, but can generally serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What happens if it is dark?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Tell us what’s already there and we’ll plan the rest with you.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you cover Crockerhill?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Christmas catering near Crockerhill
Crockerhill is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Hosts in Crockerhill book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Crockerhill is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Tangmere Primary Academy, suit a hog roast. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Crockerhill; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 6 miles of Crockerhill, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over PO18 and the streets around it. Other places close to Crockerhill we cover include East Hampnett (1 mile south-west), Norton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south-east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles south) and Chichester Centre (3.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Levin Down.
- Schools near Crockerhill include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Winterton Arms Public House (under half a mile west)
Who books Christmas hog roast in Crockerhill?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Crockerhill, such as:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas markets
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
A Christmas fair at The Parish Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
Give us a contact for the evening.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards