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Christmas Party Catering in Elsted Marsh, West Sussex
Christmas hog roast in Elsted Marsh: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Festive open evenings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- End-of-year team celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Elsted Marsh
Elsted Marsh: your questions answered
Is Elsted Marsh close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Elsted Marsh?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
About our Christmas hog roast in Elsted Marsh
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Elsted Marsh, from small teams to big crowds. On the menu are roast potatoes, hog roast rolls and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and end-of-term celebrations.
In winter near Elsted Marsh, we need firm ground and light. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Elsted Marsh (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Elsted Marsh hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Elsted Marsh
What else we do in Elsted Marsh
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. A lunchtime Christmas party in Elsted Marsh is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Vehicle access close by
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Christmas catering near Elsted Marsh
Elsted Marsh is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Elsted Marsh. Elsted Marsh is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Elsted Marsh to Guildford (21 miles away).
Elsted Marsh is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of GU29 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Ingrams Green (1 mile east), Dumpford (1 mile north), Trotton (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile south-west) and Didling (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles south-east), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (10 miles south-west), Portfield (10 miles south), Yapton (14 miles south-east) and East Wittering (15 miles south).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (3.2 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Local pubs include The Keeper's Arms Public House (1 mile north)
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Events we cater in Elsted Marsh
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- End-of-term celebrations
- Late-night shopping events
- Family Christmas gatherings
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St George's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards