West Sussex · England
Christmas Party Catering in East Hampnett, West Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in East Hampnett.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Winter fairs and markets
A hog roast near East Hampnett
Christmas hog roast in East Hampnett, carved to order
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in East Hampnett suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it’s cold outside. We serve halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for christmas markets and festive open evenings.
Near East Hampnett, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- East Hampnett (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
East Hampnett in December: what to know
East Hampnett is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Christmas parties in East Hampnett. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Tangmere Primary Academy, suit a hog roast. If a church like The Parish Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of East Hampnett, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about 5 miles of East Hampnett, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Wherever your Christmas party is in PO18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Marsh Lane and East Hampnett Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside East Hampnett, we also cover Crockerhill (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south-east), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Chichester City Museum (3.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down.
- Schools near East Hampnett include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Winterton Arms Public House (under half a mile north-east)
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. With sunset at about 4:00pm in December, most Christmas parties in East Hampnett are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Events we cater in East Hampnett
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Whatever the occasion in East Hampnett, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Winter open days
- Society Christmas socials
Train travellers will want to know that Barnham station is about 2.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in East Hampnett
Can you roast near the sea around East Hampnett?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is East Hampnett too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can the food be served indoors?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
What about Christmas markets?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What comes off the roaster
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved at the serving station for a festive feel.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why East Hampnett hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Also near East Hampnett
More for events in East Hampnett
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- 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’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards