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Christmas Party Catering in Small Dole, West Sussex
Christmas hog roast in Small Dole: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Work Christmas parties
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Club and society Christmas parties
Planning an event in Small Dole?
How our Christmas hog roast works in Small Dole
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Small Dole. Popular choices include apple sauce, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for end-of-year team celebrations and christmas markets.
For a Christmas party near Small Dole, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Location
- Small Dole (BN5)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In Small Dole, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- 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.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Events we cater in Small Dole
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Small Dole and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- End-of-term celebrations
- Late-night shopping events
- New Year parties
- Festive family get-togethers
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Shoreham-By-Sea station is about 4.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- Travel to Small Dole
- Menu choices and extras
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
Send us the date, the address or BN5 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Christmas catering near Small Dole
Small Dole is about 5 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Hosts in Small Dole book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Small Dole is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Small Dole to Brighton (8 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Small Dole, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN5, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. From Downsview, Tottington Drive and Orchard Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For Christmas parties just outside Small Dole, we cover Woodmancote (2 miles north-east), Henfield (2 miles north), Blackstone (2 miles north-east), Albourne (3 miles north-east) and High Cross (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Steyning Museum (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Small Dole includes Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Small Dole questions
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Small Dole?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Light by the serving table
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A short route for our equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away