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Christmas Party Catering in Houghton, West Sussex
Christmas hog roast in Houghton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas markets
Planning an event in Houghton?
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Sunset in Houghton in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- 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 pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Houghton
Festive events of all kinds around Houghton suit a hog roast. Whether it’s between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and winter open days, we can cook crackling, apple sauce and halloumi skewers and more.
In a small place like Houghton, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Houghton (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Houghton
What else we do in Houghton
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Count who does not eat pork
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Houghton?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Whatever the occasion in Houghton, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas markets
A winter fair at a school like Dorset House School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Festive bookings around Houghton
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Houghton, whatever the venue. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Houghton to Brighton (19 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, Amberley station is about 0.5 miles away. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Parish Church of St Nicholas draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Houghton, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in BN18, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Arundel (3 miles south), Warningcamp (3 miles south-east), Crossbush (3 miles south), Tortington (4 miles south) and Poling (4 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (9 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Houghton includes Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Houghton
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Houghton close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is turkey available?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, alongside the pork.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Send us the details.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Light by the serving table
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Parking near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards