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Christmas Hog Roast in Alfriston
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Alfriston and the surrounding area.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Christmas family parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
Planning an event in Alfriston?
Why choose a hog roast in Alfriston?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price or the cost guide.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Alfriston
Festive events of all kinds around Alfriston suit a hog roast, from small teams to big crowds. We serve roast turkey, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater december open days and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers.
In winter near Alfriston, we need firm ground and light. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Alfriston (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Alfriston
What else we do in Alfriston
Occasions we serve in Alfriston
It’s a generous way to say thank you.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas fairs
- December open days
- End-of-year team celebrations
If a church like Church of St. Andrew is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
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
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Indoor space for eating
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
Name someone to meet us.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
FAQs for Alfriston
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Alfriston?
Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How early should we book for Christmas?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Do you need lighting?
It gets dark early, so we plan lighting with you.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In December, it’s dark in Alfriston by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Alfriston
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BN26 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Alfriston in December: what to know
Alfriston is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. We cover Christmas parties in Alfriston, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Alfriston School, suit a hog roast. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.2 miles north. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Alfriston, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
For Christmas parties in BN26, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your Christmas party could be at a house on High Street, Ropewalk and West Street, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Alfriston, we also cover Winton (1 mile north), Lullington (1 mile south-east), Dukes Green (1 mile south), Milton Street (1 mile north-east) and Alciston (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
A little further out are Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (less than half a mile north-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Firle Beacon.
- Nearby, you will find Ye Olde Smugglers Inn (within half a mile south-east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards