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Christmas Party Catering in Chapel Row, East Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Chapel Row.
- Christmas family parties
- Winter fairs and markets
- Late-night shopping events
A hog roast near Chapel Row
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In December, it is dark in Chapel Row by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas hog roast in Chapel Row, carved to order
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Chapel Row suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it’s cold outside. We’re frequently asked to cater lights switch-on evenings and festive open evenings, serving roast potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
For a Christmas party near Chapel Row, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Where
- Chapel Row (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
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.
Where the roaster can go in Chapel Row
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Questions from Chapel Row
Which station is closest to Chapel Row?
The closest is Pevensey Bay station, roughly 4.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Chapel Row?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do December dates go quickly?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast, as long as guests have shelter.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Chapel Row hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning a Christmas party in Chapel Row
Chapel Row is about 3 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Chapel Row, from gardens to fields. Chapel Row is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Chapel Row to Brighton (20 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Train travellers will want to know that Pevensey Bay station is about 4.8 miles away.
Wherever your Christmas party is in BN27, we can roast on site for your guests. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Flowers Green (1 mile south), Herstmonceux (1 mile north-west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Amberstone Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (1.2 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Brewers' Arms Inn (within half a mile north)
For event organisers in Chapel Row
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label alternatives clearly
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
Occasions we serve in Chapel Row
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
- Year-end thank-yous
- Society Christmas socials
If a church like Herstmonceux Free Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
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How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards