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Christmas Hog Roast in Boarshead
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 Boarshead.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Society Christmas socials
- Festive open evenings
Planning an event in Boarshead?
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Christmas hog roast in Boarshead, carved to order
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. We serve hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and crackling, and we’re frequently booked for festive open evenings and end-of-year team celebrations.
For a Christmas party near Boarshead, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Boarshead (TN6)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Boarshead?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Boarshead
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Here’s what people in Boarshead most often book a hog roast for:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Society Christmas socials
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Winter open days
The A26 make Boarshead easy to reach on a dark winter evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
Where the roaster can go in Boarshead
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Parking near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Boarshead, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- 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
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Boarshead: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
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 Boarshead?
Eridge station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you need lighting?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
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.
Christmas parties in Boarshead: local tips
Boarshead is about 2 miles north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Boarshead, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Eridge station, about 1.4 miles north-east. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Beacon Academy, suit a hog roast. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Boarshead, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the TN6 postcode area and the streets around it. Boarshead sits on or near the A26, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Steel Cross (1 mile south), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles south-west), Mott's Mill (2 miles north) and Marden's Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south), Upper Horsebridge (14 miles south) and Cliffe (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and Bolebroke Castle (4.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Boars Head Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards