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Christmas Hog Roast in Tortington
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Tortington? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Christmas family parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Winter fairs and markets
Planning an event in Tortington?
Where the roaster can go in Tortington
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A short route for our equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
How our Christmas hog roast works in Tortington
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Tortington: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. For christmas markets and late-night shopping events, we will put together a menu of roast turkey, apple sauce and crackling and more.
In a small place like Tortington, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Tortington (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
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.
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Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Tortington
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Tortington
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Year-end thank-yous
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Train travellers will want to know that Ford station is in Tortington itself.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Share the allergen information in advance
Name someone to meet us.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In December, it is dark in Tortington by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Tortington, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
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. Fill in our quote form.
Tortington questions
Can you roast near the sea around Tortington?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Tortington close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you cater in Tortington?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Tortington and the rest of West Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What happens if it’s dark?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Tell us what’s already there and we’ll plan the rest with you.
Festive bookings around Tortington
Tortington is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wherever your Christmas party is in Tortington, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Tortington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Arundel CofE Primary School, hot rolls go down well. A Christmas fair at St Mary Magdalene's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Tortington, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN18, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Ford Road and Gaugemaster Way; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Tortington we cover include Ford (1 mile south), Lyminster (1 mile east), Arundel (1 mile north-east), Wick (2 miles south-east) and Climping (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.4 miles north). The countryside around Tortington includes WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include The Littlehampton Academy (2.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (less than half a mile south)
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away