East Sussex · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Cross in Hand
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Cross in Hand.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Staff Christmas do’s
- New Year parties
Book a hog roast in Cross in Hand
Where the roaster can go in Cross in Hand
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access close by
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A lit route to the food
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Cross in Hand
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
About our Christmas hog roast in Cross in Hand
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. On the menu are hog roast rolls, roast turkey and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for christmas family parties and year-end thank-yous.
Near Cross in Hand, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Area
- Cross in Hand (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Cross in Hand questions
Do you come out to small places like Cross in Hand?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Could you cook in Passingworth Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do guests have to eat outside?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
Can you cater in Cross in Hand?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Cross in Hand and East Sussex. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In Cross in Hand, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Cross in Hand hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Festive bookings around Cross in Hand
Cross in Hand is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cover Cross in Hand and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We bring hog roasts to 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Buxted station, about 3.9 miles west, is the nearest station. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. Cross in Hand is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN21. Streets in the area include Fir Grove Road, Windmill Place and Dads Hill, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Cross in Hand, we also cover Roser's Cross (1 mile south-west), Waldron (1 mile south-west), Heathfield (2 miles east), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-east) and Lions Green (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Cross in Hand
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
However big or small the event in Cross in Hand, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Lights switch-on evenings
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Bartholomew can book a hog roast stall.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name someone to meet us, especially for an office party.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, served alongside the pork and crackling.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Towns and villages near Cross in Hand
Other occasions in Cross in Hand
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards