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Christmas Party Catering in Chailey, East Sussex
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Chailey. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Society Christmas socials
- Winter open days
- Office Christmas parties
A hog roast near Chailey
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Parking near the cooking area
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Clearance from walls and tents
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Chailey
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Christmas hog roast in Chailey, carved to order
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Chailey: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, apple sauce and roast potatoes, and we are often booked for office Christmas parties and lights switch-on evenings.
For a Christmas party near Chailey, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Where
- Chailey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Chailey
What else we do in Chailey
Christmas catering near Chailey
Chailey is about 5 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Chailey and the surrounding area. Chailey is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Chailey to Brighton (10 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Plumpton station, about 3.1 miles south-west. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Chailey, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
For Christmas parties in BN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in North Chailey (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile south-west), Newick (1 mile north-east), Founthill (1 mile east) and South Chailey (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blackcap and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Chailey Heritage School (1.2 miles north-west) and Chailey School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Five Bells Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In December, it’s dark in Chailey by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Chailey
Rolls suit a mingling party.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Chailey:
- Christmas family parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Club and society Christmas parties
A Christmas fair at The Parish Church of St Peter is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Common questions in Chailey
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 will follow the site rules.
How far is Chailey from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do December dates go quickly?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards