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Christmas Party Catering in Somerley, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Somerley and across West Sussex.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Late-night shopping events
- Family Christmas gatherings
A hog roast near Somerley
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
There’s no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Somerley
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. We are often asked to cater christmas lights switch-ons and festive family get-togethers, serving hog roast rolls, crackling and apple sauce.
In a small place like Somerley, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. 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.
- Where
- Somerley (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Somerley
Other occasions in Somerley
Christmas parties in Somerley: local tips
Somerley is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Somerley for Christmas parties and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 26 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Birdham CE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Fishbourne station, about 4 miles north. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold.
For Christmas parties in PO20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your Christmas party is on Bell Lane and Hundredsteddle Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For Christmas parties just outside Somerley, we cover Almodington (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile north-east), Shipton Green (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south) and East Wittering (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Somerley include Pilsey Island.
- Pubs nearby include The Birdham Public House (1 mile north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We set up while it is still light, then roast through the afternoon.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. A lunchtime Christmas party in Somerley is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Indoor space for eating
- A lit route to the food
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Somerley
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Somerley?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Somerley. Here are some of the most popular:
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs
- December open days
- Late-night shopping events
A Christmas fair at St James' Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Who carves and who serves
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Somerley
How far is Somerley from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Somerley too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater in Somerley?
Yes, Somerley is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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