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Christmas Party Catering in Cooper's Green, East Sussex
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Cooper's Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- End-of-term celebrations
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Lights switch-on evenings
Planning an event in Cooper's Green?
About our Christmas hog roast in Cooper's Green
Fridays in December go first, so ask early. For december open days and christmas fairs, we will put together a menu of crackling, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
For a Christmas party near Cooper's Green, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Cooper's Green (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Sunset in Cooper's Green in late December is 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.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Christmas catering near Cooper's Green
Cooper's Green is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Cooper's Green? We can help. Cooper's Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Cooper's Green to Brighton (15 miles away).
If a church like Five Ash Down Independent Chapel is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. If people are coming by rail, Buxted station is about 1.2 miles away. Cooper's Green is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cater Christmas parties across TN22 and the streets around it. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Court Lane, London Road and Buxted Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Cooper's Green we cover include Buxted (1 mile east), Uckfield (2 miles south), Potter's Green (2 miles east), Etchingwood (2 miles east) and Framfield (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Cooper's Green include Brickfield Meadow.
- Schools near Cooper's Green include Uckfield College (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ringles Cross pub (0.5 miles south)
What affects the price in Cooper's Green
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
For event organisers in Cooper's Green
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Occasions we serve in Cooper's Green
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Cooper's Green:
- Christmas family parties
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Christmas markets
- Winter open days
A winter fair at a school like Bonners CofE School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who carves and who serves
Cooper's Green questions
What’s the nearest station to Cooper's Green?
Buxted station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
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 work back from your serving time.
Is turkey available?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
Can the food be served indoors?
We cook outside, but can typically serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
About the food
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Places near Cooper's Green
Also in Cooper's Green
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away