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Christmas Hog Roast for Sidlesham

We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Sidlesham and West Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.

  • Christmas fairs
  • End-of-term celebrations
  • Festive open evenings

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Christmas hog roast for Sidlesham

What we serve, dish by dish

Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)

For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.

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.

About our Christmas hog roast in Sidlesham

Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Sidlesham suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it’s cold outside. Typical bookings include staff Christmas do’s and winter open days, serving roast turkey, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.

Near Sidlesham, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.

Location
Sidlesham (PO20)
Region
West Sussex
On the menu
Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
Extras
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Quotes
Ask us for a quote
Page updated
27 October 2026
A whole pig roasting outdoors on a cold day, with people in coats nearby

The process

Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-December sunset in Sidlesham comes at about 4:00pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.

  1. Send us your date, venue and numbers.
  2. We confirm the space and send a price.
  3. The roast starts in the afternoon.
  4. We carve and serve hot on cue.
  5. We pack up, even in the rain.

Getting ready for the day

  • Choose someone to meet us on arrival
  • Have a level outdoor spot ready
  • Tell us about narrow gates or side passages

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The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.

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How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party

We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:

  • How many people are eating
  • Access to the cooking area
  • Distance from us
  • Busy dates such as summer Saturdays

Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.

Getting an accurate quote

When you enquire, please mention:

  • Rough numbers
  • Your menu choices
  • Your date and serving time
  • Dietary requirements

A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.

Full catering or machine hire?

A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.

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.

Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?

Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.

Why Sidlesham hosts choose us

  • Served at the time you choose
  • Our staff serve and clear
  • Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
  • Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too

Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.

Organising for someone else?

Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.

If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.

Occasions we serve in Sidlesham

It is a generous way to say thank you.

Here’s what people in Sidlesham most often book a hog roast for:

  • Family Christmas gatherings
  • Christmas markets
  • Sports club Christmas do’s
  • Festive open evenings

Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.

What to look for in a quote

  • A clear list of what’s included
  • When payments are due and what happens if plans change
  • Any travel or access charges
  • Staffing on the day

Choosing a hog roast caterer

What the cooking area needs

Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:

  • Clearance from walls and tents
  • Hardstanding if possible in winter
  • Vehicle access close by

If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.

Popular choices

  • Hog roast rolls
  • Halloumi skewers (V)
  • Rotisserie chicken
  • Roast turkey
  • Stuffing and apple sauce
  • Roast potatoes
  • Salads
  • Vegan option (Ve)
  • Crackling

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Common questions in Sidlesham

Which station is closest to Sidlesham?

Chichester station, about 3.9 miles north of the centre.

How far is Sidlesham from London?

About 58 miles from central London.

Can we just hire the roaster?

Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.

Do we need our own staff?

Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.

Is crockery included?

Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.

What about coeliacs?

We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.

Do guests have to eat outside?

Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.

When do you start roasting?

Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.

Sidlesham in December: what to know

Sidlesham is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Sidlesham and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. Sidlesham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Sidlesham to Southampton (about 28 miles away).

Sidlesham is on or near the B2145, so we can reach it easily in winter. A winter fair at a school like Sidlesham Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.

This part of West Sussex takes in PO20. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Rookery Lane, Selsey Road and Manhood Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Sidlesham include the B2145, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Other places close to Sidlesham we cover include Keynor Estate (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north), Sidlesham Common (1 mile north), Fisher (2 miles north-east) and Church Norton (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (12 miles east).

Nearby you will also find St Richard's Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (4.4 miles north).

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  • Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
  • Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
  • Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
  • Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards

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