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Christmas Hog Roast in Brightling
Christmas hog roast in Brightling: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Winter open days
- New Year parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Christmas hog roast in Brightling
Brightling: 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 follow the site rules.
How far is Brightling from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can the food be served indoors?
We cook outside, but can typically serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is lighting needed?
It gets dark early, so we plan lighting with you.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
About our Christmas hog roast in Brightling
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so contact us as soon as you know your date. Typical bookings include christmas family parties and december open days, with crackling, roast potatoes and hog roast rolls.
In a small place like Brightling, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Brightling (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Light by the serving table
- Clearance from walls and tents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up while it’s still light, then roast through the afternoon.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Brightling
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
However big or small the event in Brightling, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas markets
- Late-night shopping events
- Festive open evenings
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.3 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Brightling in December: what to know
Brightling is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Brightling. Brightling is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Brightling to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket can book a hog roast stall. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Brightling; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN32, we can roast on site for your guests. From The Street and Rectory Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For Christmas parties just outside Brightling, we cover Hollingrove (1 mile east), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Oxley's Green (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (3 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.9 miles north).
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. By about 3:55pm in late December, Brightling is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Brightling hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away