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Christmas Party Catering in Balls Green, East Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Balls Green.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Winter open days
Christmas hog roast in Balls Green
Christmas hog roast in Balls Green, slow-roasted on site
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Balls Green, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. For december open days and festive family get-togethers, we can cook crackling, roast potatoes and apple sauce.
In winter near Balls Green, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- Balls Green (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. 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.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In December, it’s dark in Balls Green 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.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Balls Green
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Balls Green?
Ashurst Kent station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre.
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.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Light by the serving table
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
Towns and villages near Balls Green
More for events in Balls Green
Balls Green in December: what to know
Balls Green is about 4 miles north of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cover Balls Green and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Balls Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Balls Green to Brighton (about 22 miles away).
If a church like The church of St Michael and All Angels is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Balls Green; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in TN7, we can bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Hartfield (1 mile west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Groombridge (2 miles east), Teasley Mead (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crowborough (4 miles south), Uckfield (10 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (9 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Balls Green include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Balls Green?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
People around Balls Green book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Society Christmas socials
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas family parties
- Year-end thank-yous
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like St Michael's Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
A hog roast or other catering?
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
We set up while it’s still light, then roast through the afternoon.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards