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Christmas Party Catering in Hickstead, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Hickstead and West Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas markets
Slow-roasted pork in Hickstead
For event organisers in Hickstead
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
About our Christmas hog roast in Hickstead
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Hickstead suit a hog roast stall: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. Whether it is society Christmas socials and family Christmas gatherings, we can cook roast potatoes, crackling and apple sauce and more.
In winter near Hickstead, we need firm ground and light. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hickstead
How far is Hickstead from London?
About 37 miles from central London.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we have roast turkey?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved to order.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot food wins in winter. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Hickstead?
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Hickstead, including:
- Winter fairs and markets
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive family get-togethers
- Late-night shopping events
Christmas fairs at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter can book a hog roast stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. A lunchtime Christmas party in Hickstead is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Hickstead, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Count who does not eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Places near Hickstead
Also in Hickstead
Planning a Christmas party in Hickstead
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hickstead? We cover the whole area. We cater 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hickstead to Brighton (about 10 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Twineham CofE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. For colleagues travelling by train, Burgess Hill station is about 3.1 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Hickstead, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the RH17 and BN6 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Hickstead, we also cover Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Paul's Catholic College (1.8 miles east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away