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Christmas Hog Roast in Poynings
Christmas hog roast in Poynings: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas markets
- End-of-term celebrations
- Christmas family parties
Christmas hog roast for Poynings
A hog roast compared with other options
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Christmas hog roast in Poynings, slow-roasted on site
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. Whether it’s christmas fairs and staff Christmas do’s, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce and more.
In a small place like Poynings, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Poynings (BN45)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. In December, it is dark in Poynings by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- 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 pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Poynings
Which station is closest to Poynings?
Hassocks station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre.
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.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cover Poynings?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Poynings?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Poynings, including:
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas markets
- Year-end thank-yous
- Lights switch-on evenings
A Christmas fair at The Church of the Holy Trinity is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up while it’s still light, and cook into the evening.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Festive bookings around Poynings
Poynings is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Hosts in Poynings book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Poynings is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater.
Train travellers will want to know that Hassocks station, about 3.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Poynings is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about 6 miles of Poynings, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN45, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on The Street and Cora's Walk, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Poynings, we also cover Fulking (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (3 miles south), Portslade (4 miles south), Castle Town (4 miles west) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.9 miles north-east) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile south)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Towns and villages near Poynings
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Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away