West Sussex · England
Christmas Party Catering in Shipley, West Sussex
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Shipley? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Book a hog roast in Shipley
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Shipley comes at about 3:55pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas hog roast in Shipley, slow-roasted on site
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Shipley. We’re frequently asked to cater winter open days and new Year parties, with halloumi skewers, crackling and roast potatoes.
In a small place like Shipley, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Shipley (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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About the food
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Christmas catering near Shipley
Shipley is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Shipley suit a hog roast. We cater all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Shipley to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Church of St Mary the Virgin draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. For colleagues travelling by train, Billingshurst station is about 4 miles away.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the RH13 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your Christmas party is on Church Close and School Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Shipley, we also cover Whitehall (1 mile south-west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Broomer's Corner (1 mile south-west), Dial Post (2 miles south) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Within reach you’ll find Knepp Wildland.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Shipley
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Shipley
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Shipley
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A short route for our equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Shipley?
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
Whatever the occasion in Shipley, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Winter fairs and markets
- Club and society Christmas parties
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Shipley CofE Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Before booking anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
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.
Shipley questions
How far is Shipley from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Shipley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast, as long as guests have shelter.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you cover Shipley?
Yes, Shipley is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards