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Christmas Party Catering in Merston, West Sussex
Christmas hog roast in Merston: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Festive open evenings
- Winter fairs and markets
Slow-roasted pork in Merston
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
About our Christmas hog roast in Merston
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. We roast outdoors under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Merston. Whether it’s december open days and lights switch-on evenings, we can cook hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes.
For a Christmas party near Merston, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Merston (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Merston
Rolls suit a mingling party.
However big or small the event in Merston, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- End-of-term celebrations
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Late-night shopping events
- Club and society Christmas parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Giles can book a hog roast stall.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Nearby places to Merston
What else we do in Merston
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:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Merston in December: what to know
Merston is about 3 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Merston and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Merston to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 2.3 miles west of the centre. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Chichester Free School, hot rolls go down well. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Anywhere in PO20, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Runcton (1 mile south-west), Colworth (1 mile east), Oving (1 mile north), North Mundham (1 mile west) and Lagness (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Chichester City Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north-west).
- Local schools include North Mundham Primary School (1.2 miles west) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.1 miles west)
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Sunset in Merston in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Merston
Which station is closest to Merston?
Chichester station, about 2.3 miles west of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you work around our timings?
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 do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Label alternatives clearly
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
We do not use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Merston
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards