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Christmas Hog Roast in Buxted
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Buxted.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Christmas hog roast for Buxted
Christmas catering near Buxted
Buxted is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Buxted suit a hog roast. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Buxted to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, Buxted station is in Buxted itself. A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary the Virgin is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Buxted, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the TN22 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on High Street, Church Road and Park View or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Buxted we cover include Potter's Green (1 mile south), Etchingwood (1 mile south-east), Cooper's Green (1 mile west), Framfield (2 miles south) and Hadlow Down (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (4 miles north), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Schools near Buxted include Uckfield College (2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Buxted Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Buxted
December is dark early, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. The cooking area and path need lighting. For between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and year-end thank-yous, we can cook roast turkey, roast potatoes and crackling.
In winter near Buxted, we need firm ground and light. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Buxted (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Christmas parties in Buxted are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN22 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Buxted
Is Buxted close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Buxted?
Buxted has its own station: Buxted station.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can we have roast turkey?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Where the roaster can go in Buxted
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Vehicle access close by
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Buxted
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast turkey
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Why choose a hog roast in Buxted?
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Also in Buxted
Occasions we serve in Buxted
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Whatever the occasion in Buxted, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas markets
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Winter open days
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Buxted CofE Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Label alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, carved fresh.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away