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Christmas Party Catering in West Marden, West Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in West Marden.
- Festive open evenings
- Winter fairs and markets
- End-of-term celebrations
Planning an event in West Marden?
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
About our Christmas hog roast in West Marden
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. Whether it is festive open evenings and christmas fairs, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, roast potatoes and hog roast rolls for your guests.
In winter near West Marden, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- West Marden (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Give us a contact for the evening.
Roast turkey can be added.
What affects the price in West Marden
Here’s what affects the price:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A short route for our equipment
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Towns and villages near West Marden
Other occasions in West Marden
Why choose a hog roast in West Marden?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late-December sunset in West Marden comes at about 4:00pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- 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
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for West Marden, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Christmas catering near West Marden
West Marden is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. West Marden and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. West Marden is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. West Marden is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cater Christmas parties across the PO18 postcode area and the streets around it. For Christmas parties just outside West Marden, we cover Forestside (1 mile south-west), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (4 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north-west) and Nursted (5 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (5 miles south), Portfield (8 miles south-east) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Coach And Horses Public House (0.8 miles north)
FAQs for West Marden
Is West Marden too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
How early should we book for Christmas?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
What about Christmas markets?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards