West Sussex · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Mannings Heath
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Mannings Heath and West Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- December open days
- Office Christmas parties
- Society Christmas socials
Christmas hog roast for Mannings Heath
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Send the allergen list round before the party
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
About our Christmas hog roast in Mannings Heath
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. Whether it’s family Christmas gatherings and society Christmas socials, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, roast potatoes and crackling and more.
In winter near Mannings Heath, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Mannings Heath (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Mannings Heath
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Christmas parties in Mannings Heath: local tips
Mannings Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Mannings Heath, whatever the venue. Mannings Heath is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like The Forest School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Horsham station, about 2.1 miles north-west.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the RH13 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your Christmas party is on Church Road, Ryecroft Meadow and Masons Field or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Mannings Heath, we also cover Monk's Gate (1 mile south), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles north), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Crabtree (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (6 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (15 miles south).
A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (2.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Newells Preparatory School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dun Horse pub (within half a mile west)
Events we cater in Mannings Heath
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
Hosts in Mannings Heath book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Christmas fairs
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
- Society Christmas socials
If a church like Church of the Good Shepherd is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Light by the serving table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
FAQs for Mannings Heath
Which station is closest to Mannings Heath?
Horsham station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Mannings Heath from London?
About 32 miles from central London.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you cover Mannings Heath?
Yes, Mannings Heath is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Mannings Heath are after dark. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Towns and villages near Mannings Heath
More for events in Mannings Heath
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards