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Christmas Hog Roast in Friar's Gate
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Friar's Gate.
- Christmas fairs
- Christmas family parties
- Year-end thank-yous
Planning an event in Friar's Gate?
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. A lunchtime Christmas party in Friar's Gate is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- 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
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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How our Christmas hog roast works in Friar's Gate
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Friar's Gate suit a hog roast stall: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for club and society Christmas parties and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
In winter near Friar's Gate, we need firm ground and light. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Friar's Gate (TN6)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Friar's Gate
What else we do in Friar's Gate
Planning a Christmas party in Friar's Gate
Friar's Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Hosts in Friar's Gate book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Friar's Gate is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Eridge station, about 3 miles east, is the nearest station. A winter fair at a school like St John's Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Friar's Gate, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in TN6, we can bring the roaster to you. For Christmas parties just outside Friar's Gate, we cover Marden's Hill (1 mile south-east), Chuck Hatch (1 mile west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Mott's Mill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles north) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include Beacon Academy (2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Half Moon Inn (within half a mile north)
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Friar's Gate
It is a generous way to say thank you.
Here’s what people in Friar's Gate most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Year-end thank-yous
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas markets
- Club and society Christmas parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as St John's Church can book a hog roast stall.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- If the price includes VAT
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
For event organisers in Friar's Gate
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Light by the serving table
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Friar's Gate
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Friar's Gate questions
Is Friar's Gate close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Friar's Gate?
Eridge station, about 3 miles east of the centre.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you cover Friar's Gate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Friar's Gate and East Sussex. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
How early should we book for Christmas?
The earlier the better. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Friar's Gate hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards