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Christmas Hog Roast for Forest Row
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Forest Row? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Festive open evenings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Family Christmas gatherings
Christmas hog roast for Forest Row
Where the roaster can go in Forest Row
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Vehicle access close by
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Forest Row
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
About our Christmas hog roast in Forest Row
December is dark early, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. The cooking area and path need lighting. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and crackling, and typical bookings are for society Christmas socials and end-of-term celebrations.
In Forest Row, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Where
- Forest Row (RH18)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often 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.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, and we will plan it with you.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Christmas parties in Forest Row are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
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Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Forest Row?
It makes a work party feel generous.
However big or small the event in Forest Row, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Christmas fairs
- Late-night shopping events
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Winter open days
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 3.2 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Any travel or access charges
- The space, cover and access they need
Forest Row questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Forest Row from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens if it’s dark?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can the food be served indoors?
Serving inside is generally fine with the venue’s agreement.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Christmas catering near Forest Row
Forest Row is about 3 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Forest Row is well within our area for Christmas parties and the places nearby. Forest Row is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Forest Row Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. If a church like The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. Forest Row is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in RH18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. From Evelyn Clark Square, Station Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Coleman's Hatch (1 mile east), Wych Cross (2 miles south), Upper Hartfield (2 miles east), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (13 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include East Grinstead Museum (2.8 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Greenfields School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Foresters Arms (under half a mile north)
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What affects the price in Forest Row
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away