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Christmas Party Catering in Woodmancote, West Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Woodmancote.
- Christmas markets
- Festive family get-togethers
- End-of-term celebrations
Book a hog roast in Woodmancote
About our Christmas hog roast in Woodmancote
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. We serve roast turkey, halloumi skewers and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater festive open evenings and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers.
In winter near Woodmancote, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
- Location
- Woodmancote (BN5)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Woodmancote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Planning a Christmas party in Woodmancote
Woodmancote is about 6 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever your Christmas party is in Woodmancote, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 8 miles away.
A Christmas fair at The Parish Church of St Peter is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Woodmancote 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 BN5, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Blackstone (1 mile north-east), Small Dole (2 miles south-west), Henfield (2 miles north-west), Albourne (2 miles north-east) and High Cross (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Woodmancote in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Label alternatives clearly
- Add dietary questions to the invite
Name someone to meet us.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Woodmancote
Could you cook in Tottington Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Woodmancote too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, alongside the pork.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Woodmancote
It makes a work party feel generous.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Woodmancote, including:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas fairs
- Festive family get-togethers
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Train travellers will want to know that Hassocks station, about 4.3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away