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Christmas Party Catering in Slaugham, West Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Slaugham.
- New Year parties
- Festive family get-togethers
- Society Christmas socials
Book a hog roast in Slaugham
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Christmas hog roast in Slaugham, carved to order
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. For winter open days and christmas lights switch-ons, we can cook hog roast rolls, crackling and halloumi skewers.
Near Slaugham, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Slaugham (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Christmas parties in Slaugham: local tips
Slaugham is about 5 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cater Christmas parties at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Slaugham. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Slaugham to Brighton (15 miles away).
If a church like St Mary's Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Balcombe station, roughly 3.3 miles east of the centre.
For Christmas parties in RH17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. For Christmas parties just outside Slaugham, we cover Handcross (1 mile north), Plummers Plain (1 mile west), Lower Beeding (2 miles west), Colwood (3 miles south) and Crabtree (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
A little further out are Cuckfield Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Crawley Hospital (5.4 miles north). Within reach you will find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Carpenter's Arms (under half a mile north-east)
Occasions we serve in Slaugham
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Slaugham, including:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas fairs
- Festive open evenings
A winter fair at a school like Warninglid Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The space, cover and access they need
Slaugham: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Slaugham?
The closest is Balcombe station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
How far is Slaugham from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Serving inside is generally fine with the venue’s agreement.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Sunset in Slaugham in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Slaugham, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
You can combine: turkey and pork together. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Parking near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
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Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Give us a contact for the evening.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards