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Christmas Hog Roast in Barcombe
Christmas hog roast in Barcombe: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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Slow-roasted pork in Barcombe
Christmas hog roast in Barcombe, slow-roasted on site
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Barcombe. For christmas lights switch-ons and festive family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes.
In winter near Barcombe, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Barcombe (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. A lunchtime Christmas party in Barcombe is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Barcombe: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Barcombe?
The closest is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Light by the serving table
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Towns and villages near Barcombe
What else we do in Barcombe
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count who does not eat pork
- Label alternatives clearly
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Barcombe in December: what to know
Barcombe is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Barcombe and the surrounding area. Barcombe is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
If a church like The Parish Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. A winter fair at a school like Barcombe Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Barcombe, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the BN8 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Barcombe, we also cover Barcombe Mills (1 mile east), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Cooksbridge (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (3 miles south) and St John under the Castle Lewes (2.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Anglers Rest pub (0.5 miles east)
Why choose a hog roast in Barcombe?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards