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Christmas Party Catering in Lyminster, West Sussex
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Lyminster. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Late-night shopping events
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast in Lyminster
Planning a Christmas party in Lyminster
Lyminster is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Christmas parties in Lyminster, along with the towns and villages around it. Lyminster is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Lyminster to Brighton (18 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Lyminster Primary School, suit a hog roast. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Lyminster; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
For Christmas parties in BN17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Arundel Drive, Old Mead Road and Lyminster Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Wick (1 mile south), Toddington (1 mile south-east), Crossbush (1 mile north-east), Tortington (1 mile west) and Littlehampton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Lyminster includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include The Littlehampton Academy (1.1 miles south-east) and Littlehampton College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The 6 Bells Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Lyminster
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. The cooking area and path need lighting. For society Christmas socials and christmas family parties, we can cook roast potatoes, roast turkey and hog roast rolls for your guests.
Near Lyminster, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Lyminster (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Lyminster
Do you come out to small places like Lyminster?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
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 do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
When should we book our Christmas party?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays often have more availability.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Parking near the cooking area
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we’ll plan it with you.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In December, it’s dark in Lyminster by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- 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’re ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or BN17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Who books Christmas hog roast in Lyminster?
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Lyminster. Typical bookings include:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- End-of-term celebrations
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- December open days
For colleagues travelling by train, Arundel station is about 1.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Who carves and who serves
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Places near Lyminster
What else we do in Lyminster
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards