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Christmas Hog Roast in Rotherbridge

Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Rotherbridge. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.

  • Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
  • Work Christmas parties
  • Sports club Christmas do’s

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Christmas hog roast for Rotherbridge

Should I cook it myself?

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.

Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.

Christmas hog roast in Rotherbridge, carved to order

Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who do not eat pork. Whether it’s society Christmas socials and christmas family parties, we can cook roast potatoes, hog roast rolls and roast turkey and more.

For a Christmas party near Rotherbridge, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.

A golden roast turkey on a roasting rack
Area
Rotherbridge (GU28)
County
West Sussex
On the menu
Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
Also available
Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
Quote
Ask us for a quote
Updated
27 October 2026

What happens on the day

People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By about 4:00pm in late December, Rotherbridge is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.

  1. Ask early for a December date.
  2. We check your venue and send a quote.
  3. We set up under cover in daylight.
  4. We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
  5. We clear the serving area and go.

How to prepare

  • Have a level outdoor spot ready
  • Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
  • Tell us about narrow gates or side passages

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Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.

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What the cooking area needs

Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:

  • Indoor space for eating
  • A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
  • Firm ground rather than soft lawn

If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.

On the menu in Rotherbridge

  • Salads
  • Roast potatoes
  • Halloumi skewers (V)
  • Roast turkey
  • Stuffing and apple sauce
  • Crackling
  • Rotisserie chicken
  • Vegan option (Ve)
  • Hog roast rolls

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What a hog roast costs

Each price is built from:

  • How many people are eating
  • Site access
  • How long the roast and service take
  • The journey to the venue

Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.

Details that help

Here’s what we’ll ask:

  • Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
  • Anything the venue has asked for
  • Your menu choices
  • The venue or postcode

Send us the date, the address or GU28 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.

For event organisers in Rotherbridge

If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.

For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.

Why choose Christmas hog roast in Rotherbridge?

Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.

We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Rotherbridge and nearby. Some of the most common are:

  • Year-end thank-yous
  • Sports club Christmas do’s
  • Festive family get-togethers
  • Lights switch-on evenings

If people are coming by rail, Pulborough station is about 4.8 miles away.

What to look for in a quote

  • Who carves and who serves
  • A clear list of what’s included
  • When they arrive and when the food will be ready
  • The menu, including sides and any extras

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Diets, allergies and alternatives

Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:

  • Label alternatives clearly
  • Send the allergen list round before the party
  • Count who doesn’t eat pork
  • Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups

We pack up whatever the weather.

Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.

Festive bookings around Rotherbridge

Rotherbridge is about 8 miles south-west of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. We cover Rotherbridge and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We bring hog roasts to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.

A winter fair at a school like Petworth Cof E Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Parish Church of All Hallows draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Rotherbridge; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.

Wherever your Christmas party is in GU28, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Kilsham Lane and Rotherbridge Lane, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Petworth (1 mile north-east), Haslingbourne (1 mile east), Tillington (1 mile north), Upperton (2 miles north) and Hampers Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (12 miles south-east).

Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (2.1 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.

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FAQs for Rotherbridge

Which station is closest to Rotherbridge?

The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 4.8 miles away.

Is Rotherbridge too small for a hog roast?

No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.

What space does the roaster need?

A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.

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 should we sort out beforehand?

The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.

Is crockery included?

Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.

Do hog roasts work in winter?

We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.

Can you trade at our Christmas fair?

We do. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.

What we serve, dish by dish

Rolls and gluten-free rolls

A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.

Roast turkey

Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike.

  • Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
  • Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
  • Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
  • Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards

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