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Christmas Hog Roast for Rowfant
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Rowfant. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Winter fairs and markets
- End-of-term celebrations
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Planning an event in Rowfant?
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask 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’ll tell you what we can send.
Christmas hog roast in Rowfant, slow-roasted on site
December is dark early, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. We’ll need light around the serving area. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast turkey, and typical bookings are for club and society Christmas parties and winter open days.
In winter near Rowfant, we need firm ground and light. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Rowfant (RH10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
FAQs for Rowfant
Do you come out to small places like Rowfant?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Rowfant close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
A hog roast or other catering?
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Rowfant
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Indoor space for eating
- Clearance from walls and tents
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
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. A lunchtime Christmas party in Rowfant is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your Christmas party in Rowfant
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Rowfant, including:
- Office Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- December open days
If people are coming by rail, Three Bridges station is about 2.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Other occasions in Rowfant
Rowfant in December: what to know
Rowfant is about 4 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cater Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Rowfant. We bring hog roasts to 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Turners Hill CofE Primary School, suit a hog roast. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as All Saints Parish Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Rowfant is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Rowfant, we also cover Copthorne (2 miles north-west), Worth (2 miles west), Pound Hill (2 miles west), Maidenbower (2 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (4 miles west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles east) and Broadfield (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find County Mall (3.6 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Hedgecourt Lake.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen information in advance
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away