East Sussex · England
Christmas Party Catering in Arlington, East Sussex
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Arlington? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas fairs
- Festive family get-togethers
Christmas hog roast for Arlington
About our Christmas hog roast in Arlington
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. Typical bookings include end-of-year team celebrations and christmas markets, serving rotisserie chicken, crackling and apple sauce.
In winter near Arlington, 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
- Arlington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
China crockery is available on request.
Arlington: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Arlington?
Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre.
How far is Arlington from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you cater in Arlington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Arlington and East Sussex. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Also near Arlington
More for events in Arlington
Why choose a hog roast in Arlington?
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Festive bookings around Arlington
Arlington is about 3 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater Christmas parties across Arlington and nearby. Arlington is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
A Christmas fair at The Parish Church of St Pancras is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Arlington; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the BN26 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. For Christmas parties just outside Arlington, we cover Wickstreet (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile west), Wilmington (2 miles south), Selmeston (2 miles west) and Milton Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles north-east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Agricultural Museum (2 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (4.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Arlington includes Combe Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Yew Tree Inn (less than half a mile west)
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In Arlington, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Arlington, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards