West Sussex · England
Christmas Party Catering in Donnington, West Sussex
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Donnington. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas fairs
Book a hog roast in Donnington
About our Christmas hog roast in Donnington
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. Whether it is end-of-term celebrations and office Christmas parties, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, crackling and roast turkey and more.
For a Christmas party near Donnington, 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, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Donnington (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Label alternatives clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Send the allergen list round before the party
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Festive bookings around Donnington
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Donnington. We bring hog roasts to 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Donnington to Southampton (27 miles away).
With the B2201 nearby, December journeys to Donnington are straightforward. If people are coming by rail, Chichester station, about 1.6 miles north, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of PO20 and the streets around it. Main roads around Donnington include the B2201, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby, you will find The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
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The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In December, it’s dark in Donnington by about 4:00pm, 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.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike, with roast potatoes on the side.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Donnington?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Donnington, such as:
- Year-end thank-yous
- Late-night shopping events
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas markets
A winter fair at a school like Chichester High School For Girls gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
FAQs for Donnington
How far is Donnington from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards