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Christmas Party Catering in Etchingwood, 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 Etchingwood.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Lights switch-on evenings
Christmas hog roast in Etchingwood
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Etchingwood
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. We roast outdoors under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Etchingwood. We are often asked to cater festive open evenings and end-of-term celebrations, serving roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
In a small place like Etchingwood, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Etchingwood (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Sunset in Etchingwood in late December is 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.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Etchingwood
Rolls suit a mingling party.
Hosts in Etchingwood book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Year-end thank-yous
- Winter fairs and markets
- Festive open evenings
- Festive family get-togethers
If people are coming by rail, Buxted station, about 0.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
Offer turkey and pork, and everyone’s happy.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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What else we do in Etchingwood
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Vehicle access close by
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Common questions in Etchingwood
Which station is closest to Etchingwood?
The closest is Buxted station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
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 often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
What space does the roaster 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’ll check it with you before booking.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
We set up while it is still light, and cook into the evening.
Roast turkey can be added.
Christmas catering near Etchingwood
Etchingwood is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Etchingwood, whatever the venue. Etchingwood is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Etchingwood to Brighton (16 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin can book a hog roast stall. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Uckfield College, hot rolls go down well. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Etchingwood, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the TN22 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Potter's Green (1 mile north-west), Buxted (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile south-west), Blackboys (1 mile south-east) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.2 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Buxted Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away