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Christmas Party Catering in Rudgwick, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Rudgwick and across West Sussex.
- End-of-term celebrations
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas markets
Christmas hog roast in Rudgwick
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Rudgwick
Christmas get-togethers can mean a lot of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. Typical bookings include end-of-year team celebrations and society Christmas socials, serving rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and crackling.
For a Christmas party near Rudgwick, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Rudgwick (RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label alternatives clearly
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, carved fresh.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Sunset in Rudgwick in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Rudgwick, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Rudgwick: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Rudgwick?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Festive bookings around Rudgwick
Rudgwick is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Rudgwick and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Rudgwick is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Rudgwick to Guildford (12 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Rudgwick Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. A Christmas fair at Holy Trinity Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Rudgwick is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH12. From Station Road, Thurne Way and Jubilee Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Bucks Green (1 mile south-west), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (2 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (10 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles east).
- Local schools include Pennthorpe School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Head Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Occasions we serve in Rudgwick
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Rudgwick:
- End-of-term celebrations
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Festive open evenings
- Staff Christmas do’s
For colleagues travelling by train, Christs Hospital station is about 4.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A short route for our equipment
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Rudgwick
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Other occasions in Rudgwick
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away