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Christmas Hog Roast in Thakeham
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Thakeham and the surrounding area.
- Festive family get-togethers
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas fairs
Christmas hog roast for Thakeham
Christmas parties in Thakeham: local tips
Thakeham is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Thakeham is well within our area for Christmas parties and the places nearby. Thakeham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Thakeham to Brighton (15 miles away).
A Christmas fair at The Parish Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 4.1 miles west of the centre. Thakeham is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, Bramble Lane and Cray's Lane, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Thakeham, we cover Abingworth (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south-east), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), West Chiltington (1 mile north-west) and Heath Common (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Thakeham include Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
About our Christmas hog roast in Thakeham
Fridays in December go first, so ask early. Typical bookings include end-of-year team celebrations and christmas family parties, serving roast potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
In winter near Thakeham, we need firm ground and light. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Thakeham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Thakeham
What’s the nearest station to Thakeham?
Pulborough station, about 4.1 miles west of the centre.
How far is Thakeham from London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike, with roast potatoes on the side.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In Thakeham, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
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Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away