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Christmas Hog Roast in Rowhook
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Rowhook? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-year team celebrations
Christmas hog roast for Rowhook
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Christmas hog roast in Rowhook, carved to order
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Rowhook, from small teams to big crowds. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for winter open days and christmas fairs.
For a Christmas party near Rowhook, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Rowhook (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Rowhook questions
Could you cook in Farlington Strood Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Rowhook?
The closest is Warnham station, roughly 3 miles away.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can the food be served indoors?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Rowhook?
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Rowhook, including:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Family Christmas gatherings
- End-of-year team celebrations
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Farlington School, hot rolls go down well.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Rowhook
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Late-December sunset in Rowhook comes at about 3:55pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Christmas parties in Rowhook: local tips
Rowhook is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Christmas parties in Rowhook, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, Warnham station is about 3 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rowhook, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
For Christmas parties in RH12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Rowhook we cover include Warnham (2 miles east), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles south-east), Itchingfield (3 miles south), Tower Hill (4 miles south-east) and Holbrook (4 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (9 miles east), Haywards Heath (15 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east), Broadfield (8 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south) and Billingshurst (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Places near Rowhook
What else we do in Rowhook
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards