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Christmas Party Catering in Forge Wood, West Sussex
Christmas hog roast in Forge Wood: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Winter fairs and markets
- New Year parties
- Staff Christmas do’s
Book a hog roast in Forge Wood
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
Christmas hog roast in Forge Wood, slow-roasted on site
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Forge Wood, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. On the menu are apple sauce, hog roast rolls and crackling, and typical bookings are for christmas family parties and office Christmas parties.
At a festive party in Forge Wood, hot rolls from the roaster go down well. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Where
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Travel to Forge Wood
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Forge Wood
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Forge Wood, including:
- Winter fairs and markets
- New Year parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Family Christmas gatherings
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Three Bridges station, about 1.4 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In December, it is dark in Forge Wood by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. 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.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Give us a contact for the evening.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Forge Wood in December: what to know
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Forge Wood is well within our area for Christmas parties. Forge Wood is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Forge Wood Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH10 and RH6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). Within reach you will find Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Gatwick School (0.5 miles west) and Hazelwick School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Forge Wood questions
Which station is closest to Forge Wood?
The closest is Three Bridges station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How far is Forge Wood from London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How early should we book for Christmas?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
We can: add turkey to the menu.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards