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Christmas Hog Roast in Earnley
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. Christmas hog roast in Earnley.
- Christmas family parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Lights switch-on evenings
A hog roast near Earnley
Christmas hog roast in Earnley, carved to order
Festive events of all kinds around Earnley suit a hog roast, from small teams to big crowds. Popular choices include roast potatoes, apple sauce and roast turkey, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas fairs and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
For a Christmas party near Earnley, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Earnley (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Earnley?
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Work Christmas parties
- Winter open days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-term celebrations
Christmas fairs at a church such as Earnley Church can book a hog roast stall.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Staffing on the day
Planning a Christmas party in Earnley
Earnley is about 3 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. We cater Christmas parties across Earnley and nearby. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Earnley to Southampton (26 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like East Wittering Community Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The coast is within about 4 miles of Earnley, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area. Local streets include Earnley Manor Close, Bookers Lane and Drove Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include East Wittering (1 mile west), Almodington (1 mile north-east), Somerley (1 mile north), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Birdham (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (3 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Earnley include Pilsey Island.
Earnley: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Earnley too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is turkey available?
We can: add turkey to the menu.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Sunset in Earnley in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- 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 pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards