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Christmas Party Catering in Waterbeach, West Sussex
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Waterbeach? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Festive open evenings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas markets
Slow-roasted pork in Waterbeach
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Waterbeach
Festive events of all kinds around Waterbeach suit a hog roast. For family Christmas gatherings and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In winter near Waterbeach, we need firm ground and light. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Area
- Waterbeach (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Add dietary questions to the invite
We serve hot rolls on cue, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Waterbeach?
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Waterbeach and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Winter fairs and markets
- New Year parties
- Club and society Christmas parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Christmas catering near Waterbeach
Waterbeach is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to Waterbeach for Christmas parties. Waterbeach is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Boxgrove CofE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Anywhere in PO18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Strettington (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile south-west), Halnaker (1 mile east), Boxgrove (1 mile south-east) and Maudlin (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (2.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Waterbeach include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
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Common questions in Waterbeach
Which station is closest to Waterbeach?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Is Waterbeach too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast, as long as guests have shelter.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In Waterbeach, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away