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Christmas Hog Roast for Butcher's Cross
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 Butcher's Cross.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Year-end thank-yous
Christmas hog roast in Butcher's Cross
How our Christmas hog roast works in Butcher's Cross
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. On the menu are roast potatoes, crackling and roast turkey, and typical bookings are for festive family get-togethers and society Christmas socials.
For a Christmas party near Butcher's Cross, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Where
- Butcher's Cross (TN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Roast turkey can be added.
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What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Vehicle access close by
- Light by the serving table
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Butcher's Cross
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. By about 3:55pm in late December, Butcher's Cross is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or TN20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Butcher's Cross
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Butcher's Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Do you need lighting?
It gets dark early, so we plan lighting with you.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Butcher's Cross?
It makes a work party feel generous.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Butcher's Cross, such as:
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
- Lights switch-on evenings
- End-of-term celebrations
A Christmas fair at Church of the Good Shepherd is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Butcher's Cross in December: what to know
Butcher's Cross is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cover Butcher's Cross and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Skippers Hill Manor School, hot rolls go down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 3 miles north-west of the centre. Butcher's Cross is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN20. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Skippers Hill (1 mile south-west), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west), Uckfield (6 miles south-west) and Polegate (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Selwyns Wood.
- Local schools include Five Ashes CofE Primary School (less than half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Five Ashes Inn (0.5 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards