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Christmas Hog Roast in East Hoathly
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 East Hoathly.
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Year-end thank-yous
- Winter open days
Christmas hog roast for East Hoathly
Events we cater in East Hoathly
It is a generous way to say thank you.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in East Hoathly. Here are some of the most popular:
- Office Christmas parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Year-end thank-yous
- Festive family get-togethers
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Uckfield station, about 4.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
About our Christmas hog roast in East Hoathly
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. We serve hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for festive family get-togethers and christmas lights switch-ons.
In winter near East Hoathly, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- East Hoathly (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to East Hoathly
What else we do in East Hoathly
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-December sunset in East Hoathly comes at about 3:55pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BN8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in East Hoathly
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is East Hoathly close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can the food be served indoors?
We cook outside, but can usually serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Vehicle access close by
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
Christmas catering near East Hoathly
East Hoathly is about 4 miles south-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to East Hoathly for Christmas parties and the places nearby. East Hoathly is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like East Hoathly CofE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. If a church like The Parish Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of East Hoathly, 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. From High Street, London Road and Rectory Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For Christmas parties just outside East Hoathly, we cover Halland (1 mile west), Whitesmith (1 mile south), Chiddingly (2 miles south-east), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (3.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include Foresters Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to East Hoathly
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Label alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast turkey can be added.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently 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 East Hoathly hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards