West Sussex · England
Christmas Party Catering in Durfold Wood, West Sussex
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Durfold Wood? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Festive family get-togethers
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Club and society Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast in Durfold Wood
How our Christmas hog roast works in Durfold Wood
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. Popular choices include roast potatoes, crackling and roast turkey, and we are often booked for staff Christmas do’s and new Year parties.
For a Christmas party near Durfold Wood, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Durfold Wood (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Nearby places to Durfold Wood
What else we do in Durfold Wood
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In Durfold Wood, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We set up while it is still light, then roast through the afternoon.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Durfold Wood?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
People around Durfold Wood book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Christmas markets
- Festive family get-togethers
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
A Christmas fair at Holy Trinity Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the price includes, item by item
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Festive bookings around Durfold Wood
Durfold Wood is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Christmas parties in Durfold Wood, along with the towns and villages around it. Durfold Wood is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, Witley station, about 4.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station. A winter fair at a school like Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Durfold Wood, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the RH14 postcode area. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Dunsfold Road and Durfold Wood, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Durfold Wood we cover include Plaistow (1 mile south-east), Ifold (2 miles south-east), Alfold Bars (3 miles east), Loxwood (3 miles east) and Alfold (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (5.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and Hydon's Ball.
Durfold Wood: your questions answered
How far is Durfold Wood from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards