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Christmas Party Catering in River, West Sussex
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in River. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- December open days
Christmas hog roast in River
Christmas hog roast in River, carved to order
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes and salads. There are options for people who do not eat pork. For christmas fairs and work Christmas parties, we can cook crackling, roast potatoes and hog roast rolls.
Near River, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Area
- River (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Christmas catering near River
River is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We cover Christmas parties in River. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of River, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of GU28 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside River, we also cover Upperton (1 mile east), Selham (2 miles south), Tillington (2 miles south-east), South Ambersham (2 miles south-west) and Hampers Green (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Rustington (15 miles south-east), Storrington (11 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Lodsworth Castle (1.3 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near River include Graffham Common and Blackdown.
- Local pubs include The Hollist Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
More for events in River
About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
A hog roast compared with other options
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in River
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Common questions in River
Is River too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you need lighting?
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
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.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Give us a contact for the evening.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Occasions we serve in River
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
In River and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
Christmas fairs at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter can book a hog roast stall.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. With sunset at about 4:00pm in December, most Christmas parties in River are after dark. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away