West Sussex · England
Christmas Party Catering in Cross Gate, West Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Cross Gate.
- End-of-term celebrations
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Staff Christmas do’s
A hog roast near Cross Gate
Christmas hog roast in Cross Gate, carved to order
For a work Christmas party in Cross Gate, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. Whether it’s office Christmas parties and christmas markets, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers.
For a Christmas party near Cross Gate, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Area
- Cross Gate (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Cross Gate
Is Cross Gate too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you cater in Cross Gate?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Cross Gate and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Cross Gate
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Whatever the occasion in Cross Gate, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Festive open evenings
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Year-end thank-yous
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Amberley station, about 1.5 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
For event organisers in Cross Gate
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Why choose a hog roast in Cross Gate?
You can combine: turkey and pork together. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast turkey
For Christmas, roast turkey can join the pork, carved at the serving station for a festive feel.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Festive bookings around Cross Gate
Cross Gate is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Cross Gate. Cross Gate is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Cross Gate to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels can book a hog roast stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Amberley CofE Primary School, suit a hog roast. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Cross Gate, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in BN18, we can bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Rackham (1 mile east), Amberley (1 mile south-west), Bury (2 miles west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west) and Watersfield (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (1.4 miles south-west) and Amberley Castle (1 mile west). Within reach you’ll find Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
What affects the price in Cross Gate
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-December sunset in Cross Gate comes at about 4:00pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
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. Use our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away