West Sussex · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Portfield
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Portfield.
- Festive family get-togethers
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Festive open evenings
Christmas hog roast for Portfield
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Portfield
Fridays in December go first, so contact us as soon as you know your date. Popular choices include crackling, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater festive family get-togethers and work Christmas parties.
Around Portfield, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Portfield (PO19, PO20, PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Portfield
What else we do in Portfield
What affects the price in Portfield
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Christmas catering near Portfield
Portfield is about 1 mile east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Portfield. We cater 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 28 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as St George's can book a hog roast stall. For colleagues travelling by train, Chichester station is about 0.9 miles away. The coast is within about 6 miles of Portfield, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
For Christmas parties in PO19, PO20 and PO18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Kent Road, York Road and Spur Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A259 and A285, Portfield is simple for us to get to for your Christmas party. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Chichester (1 mile west), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (1 mile east), Maudlin (1 mile north-east) and North Mundham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (0.6 miles west) and Chichester Castle (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Portfield includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Schools near Portfield include Chichester High School For Girls (0.8 miles south-west) and The Prebendal School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The East Gate Public House (0.5 miles west)
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Light by the serving table
- Vehicle access close by
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count who does not eat pork
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Portfield
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
People around Portfield book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas markets
With the A259 and A285 nearby, December journeys to Portfield are straightforward.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Sunset in Portfield 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.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Portfield questions
Can you roast near the sea around Portfield?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Portfield?
Chichester station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
Do you come to Portfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Portfield and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards