West Sussex · England
Christmas Party Catering in Tilgate, 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 Tilgate.
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- New Year parties
Christmas hog roast for Tilgate
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Christmas hog roast in Tilgate, carved to order
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes and salads. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. For family Christmas gatherings and winter open days, we can cook crackling, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce for your guests.
For a Christmas get-together near Tilgate, hot rolls from the roaster go down well on a dark December evening. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Tilgate (RH10, RH11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For event organisers in Tilgate
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Christmas catering near Tilgate
Tilgate is about 1 mile south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Christmas parties in Tilgate are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Tilgate is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
If a church like Holy Trinity 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, Crawley station, about 0.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
For Christmas parties in RH10 and RH11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include York Road, Nash Road and Cook Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Tilgate, we also cover Southgate (1 mile west), Crawley (1 mile north-west), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east), Maidenbower (1 mile east) and West Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (0.7 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tilgate include Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Tilgate include Three Bridges Junior School (0.5 miles north-west) and Thomas Bennett Community College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Grasshopper pub (within half a mile south)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Questions from Tilgate
How far is Tilgate from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Tilgate Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How long does the roast need?
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.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Tilgate
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
In Tilgate and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Society Christmas socials
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
A winter fair at a school like The Oaks Primary School & Nursery gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How dietary needs are handled
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Indoor space for eating
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A short route for our equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Tilgate
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Time on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Tilgate
Also in Tilgate
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. Sunset in Tilgate in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards