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Christmas Hog Roast in Gossops Green
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Gossops Green and across West Sussex.
- Society Christmas socials
- Office Christmas parties
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Christmas hog roast in Gossops Green
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Gossops Green. Sunset in Gossops Green in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Gossops Green
December is dark early, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. The cooking area and path need lighting. We’re frequently asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and lights switch-on evenings, with roast turkey, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
In Gossops Green, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Gossops Green (RH11, RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Label alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen information in advance
We set up while it is still light, and cook into the evening.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Questions from Gossops Green
Is Gossops Green close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Target Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to Gossops Green?
Yes, Gossops Green is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Festive bookings around Gossops Green
Gossops Green is about 1 mile west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Gossops Green, from gardens to fields. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Ifield Community College, suit a hog roast. Gossops Green is on or near the A23, so we can reach it easily in winter.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH11 and RH10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Oak Road, Capel Lane and Goffs Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A23, Gossops Green is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Other places close to Gossops Green we cover include Ifield (1 mile north), Bewbush (1 mile south-west), Ifieldwood (2 miles north-west), Lambs Green (2 miles west) and Russ Hill (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find County Mall (0.9 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (less than half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Gossops Green include Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Gossops Green include St Wilfrid's Catholic School (less than half a mile south-east) and The Mill Primary Academy (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (within half a mile east)
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Indoor space for eating
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the cooking area
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Gossops Green
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Whatever the occasion in Gossops Green, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- End-of-term celebrations
- New Year parties
- Society Christmas socials
- Late-night shopping events
If a church like St Peter's is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
For event organisers in Gossops Green
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Towns and villages near Gossops Green
Also in Gossops Green
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away