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Christmas Hog Roast in Saddlescombe
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Saddlescombe? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Christmas hog roast in Saddlescombe
Christmas hog roast in Saddlescombe, carved to order
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. The cooking area and path need lighting. Typical bookings include club and society Christmas parties and office Christmas parties, serving roast turkey, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
For a Christmas party near Saddlescombe, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Saddlescombe (BN45)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Saddlescombe
Is Saddlescombe close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Saddlescombe?
The closest is Hassocks station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you need lighting?
It gets dark early, so we’ll sort lighting together.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Saddlescombe
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Saddlescombe
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
In Saddlescombe and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Office Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved at the serving station for a festive feel.
For event organisers in Saddlescombe
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Saddlescombe in December: what to know
Saddlescombe is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Saddlescombe. Saddlescombe is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater.
If a church like The Church of the Holy Trinity is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. Saddlescombe is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold.
For Christmas parties in BN45, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Pyecombe (1 mile north-east), Waterhall (2 miles south-east), Westdene (2 miles south-east), Patcham (3 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Montefiore Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (0.7 miles north-west)
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What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Saddlescombe are after dark. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Vehicle access close by
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away