West Sussex · England
Christmas Party Catering in Rusper, West Sussex
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Rusper? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- End-of-term celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
A hog roast near Rusper
Christmas hog roast in Rusper, carved to order
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. We serve halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast turkey, and typical bookings are for late-night shopping events and staff Christmas do’s.
In a small place like Rusper, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Where
- Rusper (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Rusper
Which station is closest to Rusper?
Faygate station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do guests have to eat outside?
We cook outside, but can usually serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Can you cater in Rusper?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Rusper and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
Nearby places to Rusper
Also in Rusper
Festive bookings around Rusper
Rusper is about 4 miles west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Rusper? We cover the whole area. We cater all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Rusper Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Faygate station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rusper; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in RH12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From High Street, Cooks Mead and Chalice Walk or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Rusper we cover include Lambs Green (1 mile east), Ifieldwood (2 miles east), Russ Hill (3 miles north-east), Bewbush (3 miles south-east) and Cudworth (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (4 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), East Grinstead (12 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (3.9 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Warnham LNR.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By about 3:55pm in late December, Rusper is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your Christmas party in Rusper
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Here’s what people in Rusper most often book a hog roast for:
- Christmas markets
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive family get-togethers
If a church like St Mary Magdalene church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The space, cover and access they need
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
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.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the cooking area
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, 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